Chennai, Tamil Nadu- Work Type: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Vice President of Manufacturing and Production is a critical executive role responsible for pioneering the transition of our advanced electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft from experimental prototype to scaled, commercially viable, and safety-certified mass production.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this individual will oversee advanced assembly, composite manufacturing, powertrain integration, avionics installation, and the implementation of automated production systems. The VP will balance the rapid-paced innovation of an aerospace startup with the highly disciplined, zero-defect execution required to meet stringent aviation authority standards (e.g., DGCA Production Certification, DGCA POA).
- Primary Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Operations & Scaled Production:
Production Roadmap: Design and execute the industrialization roadmap to scale manufacturing facilities from Initial Prototyping, Limited Series Production and full scaled Production.

Capital Allocation:



Oversee the CapEx budget for manufacturing infrastructure, factory automation, robotics, and advanced tooling.

Advanced Manufacturing Integration: Spearhead the integration of novel processes specialized for eVTOL, including advanced carbon fiber composite curing, high-voltage battery pack assembly, electric propulsion system (EPS) integration, and Fly-by-Wire avionics testing.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance:
Production Certification: Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to secure DGCA Production Certificate (PC) and Production Organisation Approval (POA).

AS9100 Compliance: Champion and enforce an AS9100 certified manufacturing environment, embedding a strict safety-first culture.

Traceability: Ensure 100% component traceability and rigorous conformity inspection processes are built into the manufacturing execution system (MES).
- 3. Supply Chain Collaboration & Des

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🏢 The ePlane
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