Lead (ME & Tooling engineering)

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ePlane Company seeks a Lead of Manufacturing Engineering & Tooling Engineering to oversee process sequences, moulds, jigs and fixture design for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing and assembly. You will optimize manufacturing processes for detail parts fabrication, sub-assembly and final assembly, while coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The role requires expertise in CAD tools (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks), ERP & PLM systems, and GD&T, to drive DFM/DFA, cost control, and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's and/or Master's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, including jigs, fixtures, ground support equipment, and inspection gauges.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

QMS

Metrology

Quality control

Cost estimation

Time study

Prototyping

Supplier assessment

Project management

Aircraft assembly processes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace or related field

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

• As an Lead of Manufacturing engineering & Tooling engineering, you will be responsible for development , review and approval of process sequence, mould, jigs & fixture design for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing & assembly integration.The candidate will be responsible for optimisation of manufacturing processes for detail parts fabrication , sub-assembly& assembly, Interacting with vendors and cross functional teams in Process prove-out & tooling proveout.
  

The requirements for the Lead (Manufacturing Engineering & Tooling Engineering) role are as follows:

• Manufacturing processes & Tooling Development:Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, including jigs, fixtures, ground support equipment, and inspection gauges. Create and maintain detailed work instructions, tooling specifications, and manufacturing bills of materials.
  
• Process Optimization & Troubleshooting:Optimize facility layouts, equipment selection, and commissioning. Lead troubleshooting for production issues to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and enhance yield.
  
• Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration:Manage relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards. Define conditions of supply and audit supplier processes.
  
• Configuration & Project Management:Manage product/tooling development throughout the lifecycle. Coordinate technical design reviews, oversee configuration management, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
  
• Technical Expertise:Apply knowledge of bonding/fastening processes, CATIA V6/Enovia PLM, and GD&T to assess designs (DFM/DFA) and resolve technical challenges.
  
• Domain expertise: Composites manufacturing , Aircraft assembly processes, Tooling manufacturing processes, Sheet metal processes, CNC machining.
  

Requirements

Required Skills

• Technical Proficiency:CAD software (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks), ERP & PLM systems, and knowledge of aircraft assembly processes and integration.
  
• Analytical & Management:Expertise in project management, cost analysis, quality control, prototyping, and supplier assessment.
  
• Foundational Knowledge:Lean Six Sigma, QMS, metrology, QC tools, and cost estimation/time study.
  

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelors and /or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related field.
  
• Experience:8+ years of work experience in manufacturing engineering,Tooling engineering for Composites structures & assembly in Aerospace industries.