Position: Quality Engineer – Aerospace Composites

Company: AeroDef Structures Private Limited

Location: Bengaluru, India

Employment: Full time

Reporting to: Quality / Operations Leadership

About AeroDef Structures

AeroDef Structures is building an aerospace and defence composites manufacturing company focused on delivering high-performance composite structures and components for UAV, defence, aerospace, space and advanced mobility applications.

As we establish our manufacturing operations and work towards AS9100D certification, we are looking for a Quality Engineer – Aerospace Composites with hands-on experience in aerospace or defence composites manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will support the implementation of quality processes, ensure manufacturing compliance, maintain quality documentation and work closely with production and engineering teams to ensure that products meet stringent aerospace quality requirements.

The Role

This is a hands-on manufacturing quality role for an engineer who understands composite manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality controls across composite manufacturing operations, maintaining inspection and traceability records, supporting QMS implementation and ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace quality standards.

You will work closely with manufacturing, engineering and supply chain teams to maintain product quality and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Quality & Inspection

· Perform quality inspections at incoming material, in-process and final inspection stages.

· Monitor quality compliance across composite manufacturing processes, including wet lay-up, vacuum bagging, curing and post-processing.

· Verify manufacturing activities against approved drawings, specifications, work instructions and process requirements.

· Prepare and maintain inspection reports, production travelers and quality records.

· Identify and report manufacturing defects, process deviations and non-conformities.

· Ensure proper identification, handling and traceability of raw materials, consumables and finished products.

2. QMS & AS9100D Implementation

· Support the implementation and maintenance of an AS9100D-aligned Quality Management System.

· Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, work instructions, inspection formats and documentation.

· Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and applicable aerospace quality requirements.

· Maintain document control and quality records.





· Participate in internal audits and support external/customer audits.

· Assist in monitoring corrective and preventive actions.

3. Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

· Identify, document and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

· Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

· Assist in monitoring rework, repair and disposition of non-conforming products.

· Follow up on corrective actions to ensure effective closure.

· Identify recurring quality issues and recommend improvements.

4. Supplier & Customer Quality

· Support incoming material inspection and supplier quality evaluations.

· Verify material certifications, test reports and compliance documentation.

· Assist in maintaining supplier quality records.

· Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and preparation of AS9102 documentation.

· Assist in reviewing and implementing customer-specific quality requirements.

5. Inspection & Quality Control

· Perform and coordinate dimensional and visual inspections of composite components.

· Support NDT activities and inspection procedures, including tap testing and ultrasonic inspection.

· Maintain calibration records for inspection and measurement equipment.

· Ensure inspection equipment and measuring instruments are properly maintained and calibrated.

6. Continuous Improvement

· Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

· Work with production teams to prevent defects and improve process consistency.

· Promote adherence to quality procedures and manufacturing best practices.

· Support the development of a strong quality culture across manufacturing operations.

What We're Looking For

· Experience: 2–5 years of relevant experience in aerospace or defence manufacturing, preferably in composite structures manufacturing.

· Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Production or a related engineering discipline.

· Prior hands-on experience in aerospace or defence composite manufacturing is essential.

· Working knowledge of composite manufacturing processes such as wet lay-up, vacuum bagging,



curing and trimming.

· Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.

· Basic understanding of AS9100D requirements and aerospace quality standards.

· Practical experience in incoming, in-process and final inspection.

· Familiarity with NCR, CAPA, root cause analysis and internal audits.

· Understanding of material traceability, inspection records and quality documentation.

· Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 is desirable.

· Exposure to NDT/DT methods such as tap testing, Ultrasonic A-scan/C-scan and radiography is an added advantage.

· Good documentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work closely with production engineers and technicians on the shop floor.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining manufacturing quality standards.

What Success Looks Like

First 30 Days

· Understand existing manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

· Become familiar with the QMS framework and applicable AS9100D requirements.

· Establish and maintain inspection and quality documentation.

· Support implementation of material traceability and in-process quality controls.

· Independently manage routine incoming, in-process and final inspections.

First 90 Days

· Ensure production activities are supported by appropriate inspection records and quality documentation.

· Effectively identify, document and follow up on non-conformities.

· Actively support internal audits and QMS implementation.

First 6 Months

· Ensure consistent implementation of quality controls across manufacturing operations.

· Maintain accurate and complete quality records and traceability.

· Support closure of identified QMS gaps and AS9100D implementation activities.

· Contribute to improving manufacturing quality and reducing process-related defects.

Why Join AeroDef Structures?

This is an opportunity to be part of a growing aerospace and defence composites manufacturing organization at an early stage.

You will gain hands-on exposure to aerospace composite manufacturing, quality engineering, AS9100D implementation and the development of manufacturing quality systems.

If you have a strong foundation in composite manufacturing quality and want to grow your career in the aerospace and defence industry, we would like to hear from you.

To Apply: Please share your updated CV highlighting your experience in aerospace/defence composite manufacturing and quality inspection activities.

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