Company Description ST Advanced Composites is a solution provider and manufacturer of high-performance composite parts serving motorsport, aerospace, and defense sectors. The company delivers end-to-end engineering solutions, using glass, carbon, aramid, and natural fiber composite materials. Its products support industries such as automotive, aerospace, architecture, marine, railway, and renewable energy, with a robust focus on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics for race teams.

ST Advanced Composites collaborates with leading racing teams and is working on advanced projects including fully carbon fiber twin-seater aircraft and monocoque chassis for race cars. Deep expertise in designing complex composite structures and components positions the company as a comprehensive and cost-effective partner for client composite requirements.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai for a Quality Assurance Engineer focused on aerospace and defense composite components. The role includes developing, implementing, and maintaining quality plans, procedures, and inspection criteria in line with aerospace and defense standards.

The Quality Assurance

Engineer will perform in-process and final inspections, review documentation, and support material and process qualification activities. The role involves investigating non-conformities, conducting root-cause analysis, and driving corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional teams.

The Quality Assurance

Engineer will also collaborate with design, production,



and supply chain teams to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Qualifications

- Strong understanding of quality management principles, aerospace and defense quality standards (e.g., AS9100, MIL standards), and experience in developing and maintaining quality documentation.
- Hands-on skills in inspection and testing of composite parts, including dimensional inspection, visual inspection, and familiarity with relevant measurement tools and non-destructive testing methods.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, fishbone, Pareto), and implementation of corrective and preventive actions in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of composite materials and processes (e.g., carbon fiber layup, curing, machining, bonding) and their application in aerospace and defense components.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards, and to work closely with design and production teams to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Proficiency in using quality tools and systems (e.g., control plans, checklists, SPC, basic data analysis) and maintaining accurate quality records.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams and interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or a related field; prior experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced composites

📌 Quality Assurance Engineer (aerospace and defence) (Chennai)
🏢 ST Advanced Composites
📍 Chennai