Mechanical Engineer (Composite & Aerostructures)

Job Summary


Preferred Experience

• Aircraft structures
• Composite manufacturing
• Certification processes

• Drive certification readiness and compliance with DGCA CS-UAS and aerospace standards
• Lead architecture, material decisions, and supplier qualification
• Knowledge of NDT methods and validation strategies
• Strong background in fatigue, damage tolerance, and structural validation
• Experience in supplier management and DFMA practices

Required Skill Sets Tools

• CAD: CATIA
• Composites: Fibersim
• FEA: ansys ACP
• PLM: Teamcenter

Qualifications


Key Responsibility Areas

• Architecture Material Strategy
  • Define aerostructure architecture for aircraft systems
  • Lead composite material selection (Carbon fiber, Kevlar, Glass fiber)
  • Establish weight budgets and optimization strategies
• Manufacturing Tooling Strategy
  • Define manufacturing approaches (Out-of-Autoclave (OOA), Prepreg, RTM / VARTM)
  • Lead tooling and mold strategy development
• Structural Integrity Certification
  • Own structural sign-off and compliance with DGCA CS-UAS requirements
  • Define fatigue and damage tolerance strategy
  • Lead airframe life extension initiatives
• Quality Validation
  • Oversee Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) strategies
  • Ensure structural quality and reliability
  • Define test plans and validation methodologies
• DFMA Supplier Management
  • Approve DFMA (Design for Manufacturing Assembly)
  • Lead supplier qualification and development
  • Drive manufacturability and cost optimization
• Leadership Integration
  • Lead cross-functional teams (design, aero, manufacturing)
  • Own design reviews and structural decisions
  • Mentor junior engineers and build technical capability

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