Manufacturing engineer - Composites

3one4 Capital; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

3one4 Capital seeks a Mid Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites to design and optimize CFRP manufacturing for eVTOL airframe prototypes. You will work with Manufacturing, QA, and Structural Design teams to ensure manufacturability, tooling readiness, and adherence to aerospace standards in Chennai.

The role covers process development, capital equipment selection, NPI support, and lean improvements, with a focus on quality, cycle optimization, and cost awareness in a high-precision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related field.
• 4+ years in manufacturing engineering of composites structures in aerospace.
• Familiarity with multiple composites materials and manufacturing processes, assembly & tooling.

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.
• Apply expertise in composite curing processes - thermal profiles and material-specific requirements to ensure optimal part quality and structural integrity.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance overall process efficiency.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement activities, and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Perform DFM/DFA assessment of part & tooling design to ensure manufacturability of airframe systems.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint / Google suite & PLM
• Adhere to project timelines and budgets and quality of output.
• Basic knowledge on cost estimation & time study of project execution.
• Basic knowledge on QMS, QC tools & Metrology
• Basic knowledge on GD&T, Fits & assembly
• Basic knowledge on PFD,PFMEA, Control plan

Skills

ERP & PLM

CAD software

Material Selection

Composite manufacturing processes

Aircraft assembly processes

Tooling Design

Project Management

Analytical skills

Cost Analysis

Quality Control

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related field

Tools

CAD software (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks)

Job description

Job Description

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.

Roles & responsibilities

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

Required Skills

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

Qualifications:

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.

Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Job Type: Full time.