The ePlane Company

Lead (ME & Tooling engineering)

The ePlane Company  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

  • As an Lead of Manufacturing engineering & Tooling engineering, you will be responsible for development , review and approval of process sequence, mould, jigs & fixture design for eVTOL airframes prototype manufacturing & assembly integration.The candidate will be responsible for optimisation of manufacturing processes for detail parts fabrication , sub-assembly& assembly, Interacting with vendors and cross functional teams in Process prove-out & tooling proveout.
Roles & responsibilities
The requirements for the Lead (Manufacturing Engineering & Tooling Engineering) role are as follows:
  • Manufacturing processes & Tooling Development: Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, including jigs, fixtures, ground support equipment, and inspection gauges. Create and maintain detailed work instructions, tooling specifications, and manufacturing bills of materials.
  • Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Optimize facility layouts, equipment selection, and commissioning. Lead troubleshooting for production issues to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, and enhance yield.
  • Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards. Define conditions of supply and audit supplier processes.
  • Configuration & Project Management: Manage product/tooling development throughout the lifecycle. Coordinate technical design reviews, oversee configuration management, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets.
  • Technical Expertise: Apply knowledge of bonding/fastening processes, CATIA V6/Enovia PLM, and GD&T to assess designs (DFM/DFA) and resolve technical challenges.
  • Domain expertise Composites manufacturing , Aircraft assembly processes, Tooling manufacturing processes, Sheet metal processes, CNC machining.
Required Skills
  • Technical Proficiency: CAD software (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks), ERP & PLM systems, and knowledge of aircraft assembly processes and integration.
  • Analytical & Management: Expertise in project management, cost analysis, quality control, prototyping, and supplier assessment.
  • Foundational Knowledge: Lean Six Sigma, QMS, metrology, QC tools, and cost estimation/time study.
Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelors and /or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related field.
  • Experience: 8+ years of work experience in manufacturing engineering,Tooling engineering for Composites structures & assembly in Aerospace industries.

Work Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

The ePlane Company

About The ePlane Company

We're developing India’s 1st flying electric taxi for up to 7x faster intra-city commute and cargo transport. Incubated at IIT Madras, Chennai since 2019, The ePlane Company was founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy with a vision to make flying ubiquitous.

#DefyGravity

As an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) startup, we aim to alleviate on-road traffic congestion in cities worldwide by offering safe, sustainable and affordable flying experiences through our flagship product, The ePlane e200x.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Chennai, IN
Year Founded
2019
Website
eplane.ai
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