Advanced Composites (Aerospace and Defence)

JSW Defence; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Defence in Hyderabad is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Advanced Composites in Aerospace & Defense. The role focuses on developing and optimizing composite manufacturing processes, supporting tooling and process qualification, and ensuring compliance with aerospace quality requirements.

You will work with Design, Quality, Procurement, and Production teams to drive continuous improvement, perform FAI, and manage RCCA and lean initiatives; hands-on experience with hand layup,

Qualifications

• Graduate Engineer with extensive experience in advanced composites manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense applications.
• Knowledge of composite materials such as Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber, Aramid/Kevlar, prepregs, resins, adhesives, and honeycomb structures.
• Expertise in composite manufacturing processes and tooling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Support supplier in tooling, assembly, and process qualification activities.
• Perform defect analysis, rework, repair, and RCCA.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) and support production readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Procurement, and Production teams for successful project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Skills

Composite Manufacturing

Composite Repair

FAI

NDT

GD&T

RCCA

Lean Manufacturing

Process Validation

Tooling Development

ERP Systems

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Polymer Engineering

Job description

Place of Work : Hyderabad

Position: Manufacturing Engineer Advanced Composites (Aerospace & Defense)

Designation: Sr. Engineer/Asst. Manager/Deputy Manager.

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Production, Polymer Engineering

Job Description:

We are looking for a Graduate Engineer with 57 years of experience in advanced composites manufacturing for Aerospace & Defense applications. The candidate should possess strong knowledge of composite materials such as Carbon Fiber, Glass Fiber, Aramid/Kevlar, prepregs, resins, adhesives, and honeycomb structures, along with expertise in composite manufacturing processes and Tooling requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize composite manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Support supplier in tooling, assembly, and process qualification activities.
• Perform defect analysis, rework, repair, and root cause corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) and support production readiness reviews.
• Coordinate with Design, Quality, Procurement, and Production teams for successful project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in hand layup, wet layup, vacuum bagging, autoclave curing, bonding and assembly.
• Knowledge of aerospace drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of composite inspection methods including visual, dimensional, and NDT techniques.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Key Skills:

Composite Manufacturing, Composite Repair, FAI, NDT, GD&T, RCCA, Lean Manufacturing, Process Validation, Tooling Development, ERP Systems.