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Godrej Enterprises Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Godrej Aerospace in Mumbai seeks a Process Development & Quality specialist to design and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components while ensuring AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. You will drive efficiency through process improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Key duties include interpreting drawings, preparing PFMEA/PPAP, managing BOMs in INFOR ERP, and ensuring traceability and compliance with customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Essential degree/diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering.
• 3 years experience with degree or 5 years with diploma in aerospace/precision manufacturing.
• Strong GD&T and 3D CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Interpret engineering drawings to identify required manufacturing steps.
• Prepare comprehensive process documentation and PFMEA/PPAP.
• Apply GD&T to interpret component requirements accurately.
• Use 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo) for process planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

People Management

Collaboration

GD&T

3D Design Tools

CATIA

CREO

AutoCAD

Pro-E

INFOR ERP

MS Excel

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

INFOR ERP

CATIA

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Business & Position Overview

About Godrej Aerospace With a vision to strengthen India’s indigenous space program, Godrej & Boyce began the Aerospace business in 1985. Godrej Aerospace started with developing high precision spacecraft components made of exotic alloys for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Since then, the business has been a part of every other Indian space mission. Today, Godrej Aerospace is an integral part of Indian rockets and spacecrafts, including those of the Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan missions. Godrej Aerospace is also a manufacturer of precision and hi‑tech aerospace components, assemblies, and systems, executing global aerospace projects as well as partnering with global majors like Honeywell, GE, Rolls‑Royce, and Boeing for the manufacture of precision components. The business has executed numerous aerospace projects involving precision machining, precision fabrication, welding and brazing, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly testing and supply of complex and airworthy systems and has garnered expertise in the successful development of liquid propulsion engines, defence systems, satellite components and assemblies, and dish antennas with feed systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Development and Optimization
   • Design and enhance manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
   • Interpret engineering drawings to identify required manufacturing steps for components and sub‑assemblies.
   • Independently prepare comprehensive process documentation based on customer drawings.
   • Apply advanced knowledge of GD&T to accurately interpret aerospace component requirements.
   • Utilize 3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo) for process planning and simulation.
   • Develop Bills of Materials (BOM), Material Take-Off (MTO) lists, and routing details in INFOR ERP.
   • Identify and define requirements for tooling, fixtures, and gauges for component manufacturing.
   • Provide conceptual inputs for fixture design and oversee development of special tools.
   • Participate actively in initial trials of components and fixtures, and refine processes based on trial feedback.
2. Documentation and Standards Compliance
   • Prepare and maintain APQP documentation including PFMEA, PPAP, and Control Plans in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
   • Regularly review and update process documents in line with customer requirements and internal standards.
   • Interpret and implement customer specifications and standards, translating them into internal work instructions.
   • Ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
   • Define subcontracting process requirements and prepare supplier flow‑down documentation.
   • Maintain robust controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and appropriate access to technical information.
3. Cost and Cycle Time Optimization
   • Drive cost reduction initiatives within New Product Development (NPD) projects through process innovation.
   • Identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and productivity improvement using data‑driven approaches.
   • Lead root cause analysis for process deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
   • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and encourage Kaizen initiatives across teams.
   • Collaborate closely with tool designers, programmers, planners, and production teams to ensure process feasibility and integration.
   • Facilitate process plan reviews with internal committees and secure customer approvals for new or revised processes.
   • Ensure timely implementation of approved changes in compliance with customer‑specified timelines.
   • Coordinate process releases through defined departmental control procedures and track implementation effectiveness.
4. Audit Readiness and Quality Assurance
   • Oversee process readiness and technology deployment up to First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) submission.
   • Represent the organization during customer audits, including new process validations and surveillance reviews.
   • Manage disposition of non‑conformances (NCRs) through Global Quality Framework (GQF).
   • Ensure adherence to systems and documentation as per AS9100, EMS, OHSAS & ISMS, and customer‑specific requirements.
   • Valuing the information received & effort spent in creating every piece of information.
   • Ensuring the right information is accessed by right individuals.
   • Ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of information.
   • Responsible to control usage of energy sources for Environmental protection and Energy Security for sustainable growth.
5. Organisational Imperatives
   • Participate in improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, PMO, Cross functional projects and Business Excellence etc.
   • To ensure Enterprise Risk Management for Key Processes, Subordinate and Team Development and Adherence to Compliance and Safe Working Environment.
   • Follow Values, Code of Conduct and Business Ethics and Safety practices in all work operations.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATION

• Essential: Degree or Diploma in Mechanical / Production Engineering
• Preferred: -

REQUISITE WORK EXPERIENCE

• Essential: Degree with 3 years or Diploma with 5 years of relevant experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing industries.
• Preferred: -

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Essential: Behavioural:
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• People Management
• Collaboration
• Functional / Technical:
• Expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes such as forming, machining, welding, assembly, surface treatment, and heat treatment
• Proficient in use of GD&T and inspection techniques
• Skilled in 3D design tools like CATIA, CREO, AutoCAD, and Pro-E
• Experience in ERP systems, preferably INFOR
• Proficient in MS Excel and Office 365

Qualification Details

• Essential Qualification :
• Degree or Diploma in Mechanica
• Preferred Qualification :
• -

Experience Details

• Essential Experience :
• Degree with 3 years or Diploma
• Preferred Experience :
• -

Special Skills

Essential : Behavioural:-Analytical SkiPreferred : -