Head of Manufacturing - Helicopter Assembly Engineering

As a Head of Manufacturing - Helicopter Assembly Engineering, you will lead aerospace assembly engineering activities across multiple global programs. This role carries end-to-end ownership of assembly industrialization, process definition, technical execution, and quality compliance from the bid stage through to serial production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Industrialization

• Lead assembly engineering activities for complex aerospace structures, panels, fuselage assemblies, and composite structures.

• Drive complete assembly industrialization for new and ongoing programs across all phases, from initial bidding to full-scale serial production.

• Serve as the technical authority for assembly lines covering builds, integrations, kits, and AOG (Aircraft On Ground) deliveries.

1. Process Engineering & Configuration Management

• Define robust assembly processes, perform producibility analyses, and develop technical/work instructions compliant with customer drawings and specifications.

• Prepare, validate, and maintain EBOM/MBOM data and manage configuration control aligned with engineering changes.

• Oversee special assembly processes, including cold working, hydraulic testing, composite assembly, and PPAP validation.

1. Business Development & Program Support

• Support business development and estimation teams by providing accurate engineering inputs, cycle time calculations, tooling feasibility assessments, and cost-driver evaluations.

• Lead engineering data preparation and execution for major global OEMs and platforms (e.g., Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, Sikorsky, Rafale, PC-12, B737, RJAG).

  
  

1. Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure strict adherence to AS9100 Rev D, customer specifications, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities, Material Review Board (MRB) inputs, and error-prevention initiatives to drive first-pass yield and overall quality improvements.

  
  

1. Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership

• Act as the primary technical interface for customers regarding technical queries, drawing clarifications, and non-conformance resolutions.

• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve technical issues, define supply conditions, and verify compliance.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Assembly Engineering team, building technical capability across the department.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Program Management, Quality, Configuration, Planning, and Manufacturing.

  
  

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Aerospace Assembly: Deep expertise in panels, fuselage structures, composite, and metallic assemblies.

• Manufacturing Engineering: Comprehensive knowledge of process planning, tooling feasibility, producibility analysis, GD&T, and customer drawing interpretation.

• Automation: Practical experience in the implementation and troubleshooting of Automatic Riveting Machines (ARM).

• Quality & Compliance: Strong proficiency in AS9100 Rev D, PPAP, MRB, RCCA, and Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Configuration Management: Proven ability in EBOM/MBOM preparation and engineering change management.

• Software Tools: Basic working knowledge of CATIA, SolidWorks, and LabVIEW fundamentals.

*Please Note: The candidate will work on-site at Mahindra, with payroll managed by WisdomCircle. A 5% fee will be deducted from their salary for payroll management.