POSITION PURPOSE

Lead end-to-end development, qualification, industrialization, and manufacturing scale-up of both toughened epoxy (thermoset) and thermoplastic prepreg systems for aerospace applications. Establish a world-class, dual-platform prepreg manufacturing facility transitioning from pilot to production scale. Combine technical expertise in both thermoset and thermoplastic chemistry with program leadership to drive technology readiness, facility commissioning, NADCAP certification, and delivery of qualified systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Toughened Epoxy (Thermoset) System Development

• Design epoxy resin formulations with advanced toughening technologies • Optimize cure kinetics, rheology, and processing windows for manufacturing • Enhance shelf-life, storage stability, and environmental durability • Manage thermoset chemistry optimization and cross-linking mechanisms

B. Thermoplastic Prepreg System Development

• Develop and optimize thermoplastic prepreg systems (PPS, PEEK, PAEK, PEI) for aerospace certification • Engineer melt flow, consolidation temperature profiles, crystallinity control, and fiber-matrix interfacial adhesion • Design rapid consolidation and out-of-autoclave (OOA) processing capabilities

C. Material Characterization & Aerospace Qualification (Both Systems)

• Execute comprehensive characterization (DSC, DMA, TGA, FTIR, rheology, mechanical, fracture toughness, environmental durability) • Establish specifications and lead qualification programs to ASTM, ISO, and aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP) • Manage qualification timelines, risk mitigation, and corrective actions across both platforms

D. Facility Design & Establishment (Pilot to Industrialization)

- Design integrated prepreg facility supporting both thermoset and thermoplastic manufacturing: define equipment (reactors, film-casting, impregnation lines,



thermal processing chambers, QC labs), layout, utilities, environmental controls • Oversee equipment selection, installation, commissioning with vendor partnerships • Design production workflows, material handling, storage, and cleanroom protocols for dual systems • Establish quality assurance systems,

SPC, process controls, traceability, and batch records • Conduct FMEA, process validation (PQ), production readiness review (PRR) • Develop SOPs, work instructions, quality manual; ensure OHSE compliance and regulatory requirements • Lead NADCAP certification for both thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg operations

E. Manufacturing Scale-Up & Process Optimization

• Manage lab-to-pilot-to-production transitions for both thermoset and thermoplastic systems with full traceability • Establish SPC and process capability studies optimize yield, quality, throughput across platforms • Drive cost reduction, efficiency, and lean manufacturing principles

F. Team Leadership & Program Management

• Lead and mentor team of scientists, engineers, and operations specialists; build facility operations culture • Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and capital equipment investments • Conduct technical and design reviews; drive cross-functional collaboration

G. Supplier & Intellectual Property Management

• Qualify and manage raw material suppliers for both thermoset and thermoplastic systems • Drive patent development and IP generation across both prepreg platforms





Requirements

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS • Lead team through dual-platform facility establishment with explicit accountability for technical and business outcomes • Combine deep technical expertise (thermoset & thermoplastic chemistry, manufacturing processes) with program leadership and business acumen • Manage complex multi-system programs with stringent schedules, budgets, and aerospace regulatory requirements • Drive innovation, quality culture, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across both platforms

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD/MTech/MS in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline • 12–15 years in composite materials and advanced resin chemistry (thermoset and/or thermoplastic) • 5+ years in aerospace prepreg systems, material qualification, and manufacturing • 3+ years in technical leadership, program management, or facility/plant management roles • Experience with manufacturing process validation, equipment selection, and facility design

- Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, AS9100, NADCAP standards, and aerospace manufacturing best practices

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical & Manufacturing

Leadership & Business

- Thermoset chemistry & toughening mechanisms • Thermoplastic chemistry (PPS, PEEK, PAEK) • Cure kinetics & consolidation • Prepreg manufacturing technology • Process scale-up & optimization • Facility design & commissioning • Equipment selection & validation • Quality control, SPC, NADCAP standards
- Technical leadership & mentoring • Multi-platform program management • Strategic planning & roadmapping • Team building & performance mgmt • Cross-functional collaboration • Budget & resource management • Facility operations excellence • Decision-making under uncertainty

📌 Resin Formulation Head (Hyderabad)
🏢 Skyroot Aerospace Private
📍 Hyderabad