Manufacturing Engineer - Composites(assembly)

Ubifly Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubifly Technologies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking a Mid to Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing. You will design and optimize sub-assembly and assembly processes, interact with cross-functional teams, and ensure manufacturability and aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include process development, facility optimization, capital equipment, bonding and cure cycles, NPI support, and Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, with 4+ years in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for sub assembly and airframe assembly.
• Optimize facility layout, utilities coordination, equipment selection, installation and commissioning.
• Specify, source, validate, and maintain capital equipment such as CNC routers, ovens, and bonding tools.
• Apply bonding and fastening expertise to meet assembly design requirements.
• Oversee bonding preparation, 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 specs.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production to ensure manufacturability and aerospace standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield and reduce scrap.
• Support NPI, continuous improvement, and lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Perform DFM/DFA assessments to ensure manufacturability of airframe systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Cost Analysis

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related field

Tools

ERP & PLM

CAD software (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks)

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

PLM

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

• 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 involvement in RCCA.
• 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

Required Skills

• ERP & PLM
• CAD software (Preferably CATIA or NX, Solidworks)
• Material Selection
• Composite manufacturing processes
• Aircraft assembly processes & integration
• Tooling Design & Development
• Project Management
• Analytical skills
• Cost Analysis
• Quality Control
• Problem-Solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or any related field.
• Work experience in 4+ years in Manufacturing of sub assembly & assembly of composites structures in the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with different types of composites materials & manufacturing processes, assembly & toolings is highly desirable.

Work Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Job Type

Full time.