Senior Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end mechanical assembly of UAV airframes, ensuring all units meet stringent design tolerances and structural requirements
• Convert engineering data into optimized Production Workflows, including detailed assembly sequences and quality-gated work instructions.
• Manage the fabrication and fitment of major components, including composite structures, propulsion systems, and flight control surfaces
• Responsible with the Systems team to co-own the internal integration. And responsible for the mechanical integrity of the electronics suite, including vibration isolation, thermal management (ducts/heatsinks), and secure mounting
• Design and implement structural routing for wire harnesses and connector interfaces to ensure they are protected from mechanical wear and environmental factors.
• Lead Fit-Check audits to ensure that the airframe and internal systems are perfectly harmonized before final closure.
• Maintain hands-on proficiency in SolidWorks to design and maintain production-critical tooling, such as assembly jigs, alignment fixtures, and drilling templates.
• Update 3D models and 2D drawings to reflect as-built production realities, ensuring that the Master Bill of Materials (BOM) is always accurate.
• Utilize CAD to perform tolerance stack-up analysis, ensuring repeatability across serial production runs.
• Oversee critical mechanical milestones, including wing-to-fuselage joining, landing gear deployment testing, and Center of Gravity (CG) verification.
• Establish and enforce standards for aerospace-grade bonding, torquing, and fastener security (e.g., safety wiring/torque-stripping).
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for any mechanical discrepancies identified during the build or ground-testing phases.
Skills and competencies –
• B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering or Equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in high-precision mechanical production (Automobile, Aerospace, Defense, or Robotics).
• Strong knowledge of SolidWorks (Assemblies, Sheet Metal, and Tooling Design).
• Strong Knowledge of Machining, Additive Manufacturing and Assembly Process.
• Deep understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with advanced composites (Carbon Fiber) and aerospace-grade alloys.
• Proven ability to manage the physical interface between mechanical structures and sensitive electronic components.
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA)
• A track record of complex technical documentation and successfully operationalizing it on a shop floor.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream mapping
