Production & Manufacturing Engineer

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Production & Manufacturing Engineer will turn aircraft designs into repeatable, high‑quality hardware, building manufacturing processes and production systems for rapid prototyping and low‑volume production. This role bridges design, supply chain, and operations to keep hardware delivery fast and reliable.

Role Snapshot

• Manufacturing process development
• Production planning & scheduling
• Quality control implementation
• Supply chain coordination
• CAD‑driven design translation
• Workshop layout optimization

Must-Have Requirements

• Manufacturing engineering fundamentals
• Mechanical engineering fundamentals
• CAD software proficiency
• Manufacturing process development
• Production planning
• Inventory management
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Quality control processes
• Project management
• manufacturing engineering
• production systems
• mechanical engineering

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or robotics hardware manufacturing
• Familiarity with machining
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication
• Familiarity with composites
• Familiarity with welding
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly processes
• aerospace
• automotive
• robotics
• Automotive
• Robotics

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Education requirement
• Certifications

What You'll Likely Work On

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes for aircraft structures, propulsion systems, and prototype hardware.
• Translate engineering designs into efficient assembly workflows and create work instructions, checklists, and documentation.
• Plan, schedule, and manage production runs, optimizing machine utilization, workshop layout, and technician allocation.
• Identify bottlenecks, drive continuous‑improvement initiatives, and track metrics such as lead time, yield, and rework.
• Coordinate procurement, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely availability of materials and components.
• Implement quality control processes, conduct root‑cause analysis, and uphold engineering and manufacturing standards.

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or robotics hardware manufacturing.
• Familiarity with machining, sheet‑metal, composites, welding, or additive manufacturing.
• Strong project management and ability to juggle multiple parallel builds.