Lead (ME & Tooling engineering)

Ubifly Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubifly Technologies seeks a Lead of Manufacturing Engineering & Tooling for eVTOL prototype manufacturing and assembly integration. You will design, develop, and optimize processes, jigs, fixtures, and GSE, while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include leading process prove-out, tooling prove-out, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors, coordinating with design reviews, and applying CATIA V6/Enovia PLM and GD&T to resolve design challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• 8+ years of work experience in manufacturing engineering and tooling for composites structures & assembly in Aerospace industries.
• Proficiency with CAD software and PLM/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, including jigs, fixtures, and ground support equipment.
• Lead process prove-out, tooling prove-out, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.

Skills

CAD software

ERP & PLM systems

Aircraft assembly

Project management

Cost analysis

Quality control

Prototyping

Supplier assessment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

8+ years aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

CATIA V6/Enovia PLM

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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.