Senior manufacturing engineer

AirBuddy Aerospace · Uttar pradesh, India

We're Hiring: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Air Buddy Aerospace is growing its manufacturing team! We are looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing & Fabrication Engineer / Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer / Senior Fabrication Engineer who can set up manufacturing processes from prototype to production.

Experience Required:

5–10+ years in manufacturing, fabrication, and production engineering

Experience in setting up manufacturing processes from prototype to production

Core Responsibilities:

Plan and execute manufacturing processes

Develop fabrication methods for mechanical components

Select suitable manufacturing processes based on design requirements

Handle CNC machining, turning, milling, and fabrication activities

Coordinate with machine shops and fabrication vendors

Develop SOPs and work instructions

Supervise fabrication and assembly operations

Optimize production time and manufacturing costs

Conduct root cause analysis for manufacturing issues

Ensure dimensional accuracy and quality standards

Manage production planning and scheduling

Inspect fabricated components before assembly

Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement

Lead shop-floor teams and technicians

Ensure workplace safety and compliance

Manufacturing & Fabrication Expertise:

CNC Turning | CNC Milling | VMC/HMC Operations | Conventional Lathe | Surface Grinding | Cylindrical Grinding | Laser Cutting | Waterjet Cutting | Wire EDM | Sheet Metal Fabrication | TIG Welding | MIG Welding | Spot Welding | Press Brake Bending | Hydraulic Press | Bearing Press Fit | Shaft Manufacturing | Gear Manufacturing | Jigs & Fixtures | Mechanical Assembly | Surface Treatment | Powder Coating | Anodizing | Heat Treatment

Technical Knowledge:

Engineering Drawings | GD& T Interpretation | Geometric Inspection | Tolerance Control | Surface Finish Requirements | Material Selection | Manufacturing Cost Estimation | BOM Understanding | Production Planning | Vendor Development | Vendor Audits | Supplier Quality | Inventory Coordination

Quality Standards:

ISO 9001 | 5 S | Lean Manufacturing | Kaizen | CAPA | Root Cause Analysis | Process Validation

Machines You Should Know:

CNC Lathe | CNC Milling Machine | VMC | HMC | Drill Press | Surface Grinder | Cylindrical Grinder | Laser Cutting Machine | Press Brake | Hydraulic Press | TIG/MIG Welding Machines | CMM (preferred)

Preferred Industry Background:

Aerospace | UAV/Drone Manufacturing | Automotive | EV | Robotics | Precision Engineering | Defence Manufacturing

Soft Skills:

Team Leadership | Vendor Management | Production Planning | Problem Solving | Decision Making | Communication | Time Management

Must-Have Requirement:

Candidates must have hands-on experience in prototype fabrication, precision machining, vendor coordination, and assembly of mechanical components. They should be comfortable working on the shop floor and solving manufacturing challenges independently.

If you want to be part of precision engineering and next-generation aerospace technology, this role is for you!

How to Apply: Send your updated resume to

with the subject line: "Senior Manufacturing & Fabrication Engineer – (Your Name)"

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