Mid-Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

1w1 week ago

The ePlane Company

Chennai, IN · Full-time · INR 1,800,000 – INR 3,600,000

About this role

As a Mid-Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites, you will design and optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP parts and sub-assemblies in eVTOL airframe prototype manufacturing. You will support assembly integration and interact with Manufacturing, QA, Structural Design, and cross-functional teams to realize composite parts.

Day-to-day tasks include developing processes using OOA prepreg systems, programming CNC routers for trimming and drilling, and overseeing bonding preparation with surface treatment and cure cycle optimization. You will manage oven operations, recipe development, and apply expertise in composite curing thermal profiles for part quality.

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and aerospace standards compliance. Perform DFM/DFA assessments on parts and tooling, troubleshoot issues to improve yield, and support NPI and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

Growth opportunities involve leading material qualification for certification prototypes, optimizing facilities with layout and equipment commissioning, and adhering to project timelines, budgets, and quality outputs in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or any related field
4+ years work experience in Manufacturing engineering of composites structures in the aerospace industry
Familiarity with different types of composites materials & manufacturing processes, assembly & toolings
ERP & PLM
CAD software (Preferably CATIA or NX, Solidworks)
Composite manufacturing processes
Aircraft assembly processes & integration
Tooling Design & Development

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for CFRP components using OOA prepreg systems
Lead material qualification for certification prototypes with interactions with Certification & Airworthiness team
Optimise 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
Program and operate CNC routers for precision trimming and drilling of composite structures
Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization
Manage Oven operations, including recipe development, cycle optimization, and maintenance coordination
Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance process efficiency