Manufacturing Engineer - Composites(assembly)

3one4 Capital; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

3one4 Capital is seeking a Mid‑Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites in Chennai to design and optimize manufacturing processes for sub-assembly and assembly of eVTOL airframe components. You will coordinate with Manufacturing, QA, Structural Design and cross‑functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.

You will lead tooling design, capital equipment handling, bonding/adhesive processes, and RCCA‑driven improvements while supporting NPI and lean Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related field.
• 4+ years' experience in manufacturing of sub-assembly and composites structures in the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with different types of composites materials and manufacturing processes, assembly & tooling is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for sub assembly & assembly of Airframe.
• Optimize 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.
• Apply expertise in bonding and fastening of composite detail parts & sub assembly to meet the design requirements of Assembly.
• Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization.
• Propose repair and rework strategies as part of RCCA involvement.
• 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

Aircraft assembly

Tooling design

Project Management

Analytical skills

Cost Analysis

Quality Control

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace or related field

Tools

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 sub-assembly & 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 sub assembly & assembly of Airframe.
2. Optimize facility including layout planning, utilities coordination, equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
3. Specify, source, validate, and maintain capital equipment such as CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.
4. Apply expertise in bonding and fastening of composite detail parts & sub assembly to meet the design requirements of Assembly.
5. Oversee bonding preparation processes, including surface treatment, adhesive application, and cure cycle optimization.
6. Propose repair and rework strategies as part of involvement in RCCA.
7. Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and tooling specifications.
8. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards.
9. Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and enhance overall process efficiency.
10. Support New Product Introduction (NPI), continuous improvement activities, and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
11. Perform DFM/DFA assessment of part & tooling design to ensure manufacturability of airframe systems.
12. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint / Google suite & PLM
13. Adhere to project timelines and budgets and quality of output.
14. Basic knowledge on cost estimation & time study of project execution.
15. Basic knowledge on QMS, QC tools & Metrology
16. Basic knowledge on GD&T, Fits & assembly
17. 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 of sub assembly & assembly 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.