As a Mid senior Level Manufacturing engineer - Composites, you will be responsible for design & optimization of manufacturing processes for CFRP parts, sub-assembly for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing & supporting in assembly integration. The candidate will be responsible for interacting with Manufacturing, QA, Structural design & other cross functional teams in realization of composites parts, sub-assembly and prove out.
Roles & responsibilities
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using OOA prepreg systems.
- Lead material qualification for certification prototypes with interactions with Certification & Airworthiness team.
- Optimise facility including layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
- Specify, source, validate, and maintain capital equipment such as CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.
- Program and operate CNC routers for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures.
- Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application,



and cure cycle optimization.
- Manage Oven operations, including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance coordination.
- Apply expertise in composite curing processes—thermal profiles and material-specific requirements—to ensure optimal part quality and structural integrity.
- Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance overall process efficiency.
- Support Recent Product Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement activities, and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
- Perform DFM/DFA assessment of part & tooling design to ensure manufacturability of airframe systems.
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint

📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 The ePlane
📍 Chennai