Mid Senior Level 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.

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

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.