Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace Structures)

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Sheet Metal Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace Structures)

Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)

Department: Engineering & Manufacturing – Aerostructures

Primary Customer: AIRBUS

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Experience Level: 10–15 years

Remuneration: To be discussed based on current salary and expectations

The Company: An expanding aerospace structural manufacturer establishing a Sheet Metal Engineering Department to support AIRBUS programs and ramp up industrial capabilities in India.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Read, interpret, and analyze AIRBUS drawings, specifications, AIPI and ABD documents.

- Define and optimize manufacturing process plans for bending, forming, press operations, heat treatment, and mechanical assembly.

- Create detailed process sheets, operation sequences, cycle times, tooling requirements and shop floor instructions (SOPs, work instructions).

- Define, validate and accept tooling, fixtures and checking tools; apply DFM/DFA principles.

- Contribute to PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP and associated industrial documentation.

- Ensure compliance with AIRBUS standards, EN9100 and AS9100-related documentation; prepare FAI/AS9102 packages and PAP/DMR files.

- Support production ramp-up, provide day-to-day shopfloor support, train operators/supervisors.

- Lead continuous improvement projects (Lean, Kaizen, SMED), implement KPIs (OEE, scrap rate) and support quality nonconformity resolution (QRQC, 8D).

Requirements:

- 10–15 years experience in aerospace sheet metal or high-precision metal fabrication.

- Strong expertise in bending, hand forming, press operations, cold working, heat treatment, redressing and mechanical assembly.

- Solid knowledge of aerospace materials (Al, Ti, stainless steel) and inspection methods (CMM, gauges).

- Experience with AIRBUS documentation (AIPI, ABD) and AS9102 FAI requirements.

- Proficiency in CAD/3D tools; CATIA V5/V6 preferred.

- Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, MSA/SPC; ERP/MES (SAP, Solumina, Delmia, 3DExperience) desirable.

- Bachelor or Masters in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent.

- Professional English; experience with international/Europe–India projects or AIRBUS suppliers is an advantage.

- Strong documentation discipline, problem-solving, training/leadership skills, and ability to work in multicultural teams.

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation package.

- High-impact role in a growing aerospace program.

- Training, leadership and career development opportunities.

- Hands-on involvement with AIRBUS-standard processes and international collaboration.

If you are an experienced sheet metal manufacturing engineer with aerospace expertise and a passion for process excellence, please send your CV to Recruitment Apple Lovers.