Lead (ME & Tooling engineering)

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INPosted Today

Role Overview

The ePlane Company is hiring a Lead (ME & Tooling engineering). This is a full-time role in Chennai. Part of The ePlane Company's Lifecycle hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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.

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What does a Lead (ME & Tooling engineering) at The ePlane Company earn?

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When was the Lead (ME & Tooling engineering) role at The ePlane Company posted?

This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.