Quality- Engineer/ Senior Engineer Assembly

ePlane Company; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ePlane Company in India seeks an experienced aerospace metrology inspector to set up and operate laser trackers and metrology software for large-scale aircraft measurements. The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of aerospace quality inspection experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands-on use of SpatialAnalyzer, PolyWorks, or Verisurf. Associate degree or technical certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of aerospace quality inspection experience, especially in structural assembly.
• Hands-on experience operating Laser Trackers (Leica, Faro, API) and using metrology software (SpatialAnalyzer, PolyWorks, Verisurf).
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T and aerospace regulatory standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate laser tracker systems for large-scale aircraft measurements.
• Inspect structural assemblies, fuselage alignments, wing attachments, and system installations against blueprints and CAD models.
• Analyze 3D measurement data and generate comprehensive inspection reports identifying deviations.
• Maintain quality records, sign-offs, and FAI in compliance with AS9100.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T Proficiency

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Aerospace inspection experience

Education

Associate degree or technical certification Aerospace Technology

Tools

SpatialAnalyzer

PolyWorks

Verisurf

Leica Laser Tracker

Faro Laser Tracker

API Laser Tracker

FaroArm

Hexagon

Job description

Precision Metrology & Inspection: Set up, calibrate, and operate advanced laser tracker systems (e.g., API , Faro & Leica) and spatial analyzer software to perform large-scale 3D coordinate measurements on aircraft structures.

Aircraft Assembly Verification: Inspect structural assemblies, fuselage alignments, wing attachments, and system installations against blueprints, CAD models, and engineering drawings.

Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze 3D measurement data, generate comprehensive inspection reports, and identify deviations from design tolerances (GD&T).

Tooling & Jig Alignment: Assist manufacturing teams in the periodic calibration, alignment, and leveling of assembly jigs, fixtures, and production tooling.

Compliance & Documentation: Maintain quality records, sign-offs, and first-article inspections (FAI) in compliance with AS9100 standards.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action: Manage NCR, SCAR, and deviation requests & Root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone

Requirements

Required:

Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in aerospace quality inspection, specifically within structural assembly.

Metrology Expertise: Hands-on experience operating Laser Trackers (Leica, Faro, or API) and utilizing metrology software (e.g., SpatialAnalyzer , PolyWorks, or Verisurf).

Technical Literacy: Expert ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, and 3D CAD models.

GD&T Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with aviation quality management standards (AS9100, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.

Preferred:

Associate degree or technical certification Aerospace Technology, or a related field.

Experience with additional metrology tools like portable CMM arms (FaroArm, Hexagon) or photogrammetry.