Manufacturing Engineer - Composites(assembly)

As a Mid senior Level Manufacturing engineer - Composites, you will be responsible for design & optimization of manufacturing processes for sub-assembly& 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 sub assembly & assembly of Airframe. Optimize 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. Apply expertise in bonding and fastening of composite detail parts & sub assembly to meet the design requirements of Assembly. Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization. Propose repair and rework strategies as part of involvement in RCCA. 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 New 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 / Google suite & PLM Adhere to project timelines and budgets and quality of output. Basic knowledge on cost estimation & time study of project execution. Basic knowledge on QMS, QC tools & Metrology Basic knowledge on GD&T, Fits & assembly Basic knowledge on PFD,PFMEA, Control plan Required Skills ERP & PLM CAD software (Preferably CATIA or NX, Solidworks) Material Selection Composite manufacturing processes Aircraft assembly processes & integration Tooling Design & Development Project Management Analytical skills Cost Analysis Quality Control Problem-Solving Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or any related field. Work experience in 4+ years in Manufacturing of sub assembly & assembly of composites structures in the aerospace industry. Familiarity with different types of composites materials & manufacturing processes, assembly & toolings is highly desirable. Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Job Type: Full time.