Manufacturing engineer - Composites

As
a Mid senior Level Manufacturing engineer - Composites, you will be responsible
for design & optimization of manufacturing processes for CFRP parts,
sub-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

1. Develop and
   optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using OOA prepreg
   systems.
   
2. Lead material qualification for
   certification prototypes with interactions with Certification &
   Airworthiness team.
   
3. Optimise facility including
   layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection,
   installation, and commissioning.
   
4. Specify, source, validate, and
   maintain capital equipment such as CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.
   
5. Program and operate CNC routers
   for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures.
   
6. Oversee bonding preparation
   processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure
   cycle optimization.
   
7. Manage Oven operations,
   including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance
   coordination.
   
8. Apply expertise in composite
   curing processes—thermal profiles and material-specific requirements—to
   ensure optimal part quality and structural integrity.
   
9. Create and maintain detailed
   work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.
   
10. Collaborate with engineering,
    quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance
    with aerospace standards.
    
11. Troubleshoot production issues
    and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and
    enhance overall process efficiency.
    
12. Support New Product
    Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement activities, and lean/Six Sigma
    initiatives.
    
13. Perform
    DFM/DFA assessment of part & tooling design to ensure
    manufacturability of airframe systems.
    
14. Experience with Excel,
    PowerPoint / Google suite & PLM
    
15. Adhere to
    project timelines and budgets and quality of output.
    
16. Basic knowledge on cost
    estimation & time study of project execution.
    
17. Basic
    knowledge on QMS, QC tools & Metrology
    
18. Basic
    knowledge on GD&T, Fits & assembly
    
19. Basic knowledge on PFD,PFMEA,
    Control plan
    

Required
Skills

1. ERP & PLM
   
2. CAD software
   (Preferably CATIA or NX, Solidworks)
   
3. Material
   Selection
   
4. Composite
   manufacturing processes
   
5. Aircraft
   assembly processes & integration
   
6. Tooling Design
   & Development
   
7. Project
   Management
   
8. Analytical
   skills
   
9. Cost Analysis
   
10. Quality
    Control
    
11. Problem-Solving
    

1. Bachelor’s
   degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or any related field.
   
2. Work
   experience in 4+ years in Manufacturing engineering of composites
   structures in the aerospace industry.
   
3. Familiarity
   with different types of composites materials & manufacturing
   processes, assembly & toolings is highly desirable.