Lead (ME & Tooling engineering)

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.

Requirements

CAD software (CATIA, NX, or Solid. Works), 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

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.