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DFM Engineer
About Airbound
Our mission is to make a world where everyone has access to delivery. Where goods move as freely as information moves today.
This is possible. Today the cost of moving on a scooter is ₹2/km. That’s the cost of moving a 150kg mass from point A to B. We’re bringing that mass down to less than 5kgs, concurrently bringing the cost down to 10 paise/km. This is how we make deliveries a reality. This is how we create a world where we’re doing billions of deliveries per day.
The tech is not there. The current cost of drone delivery is ₹100/km. We need to completely redefine the way things are done here. We’re building the world’s most efficient aircraft from the ground-up, and scaling that up to beyond anything the aerospace sector has ever seen. This cannot be an iterative process. We have to tear down all conventions and build everything up from scratch.
To do this, we need nothing less than the best engineers. The ones who care about building something fundamentally different, who are deeply curious about understanding the fundamentals of everything they’re working on, who are dreamers that believe in the impossible.
About Manufacturing
If we want to make 1 rupee deliveries a reality, we’ll need to manufacture aircraft at a rate the world has never seen — lakhs of frames per day, scaling to a fleet of over 100 million aircrafts. This isn’t just hard. It’s unprecedented.
The aircraft we build are complex, high-performance machines — engineered for reliability, precision, and cost at the same time. And the challenge isn’t just building one that works. It’s building millions that work, identically, with zero compromise on quality.
We’re creating systems that move like clockwork — processes that combine speed with consistency, craftsmanship with throughput. Every jig, mould, and tool must be designed for scale. Every step must be measured, optimized, and repeatable.
We’re not iterating on what’s been done before. We’re defining how aerospace manufacturing will be done at global scale.
About Your Role; Problems To Solve
Translate prototype designs into manufacturable parts, moulds and assemblies
Develop and implement design-for-manufacturing (DFM) guidelines across composites, machining, electronics, and assembly processes.
Use requisite tools to optimize designs for scalability, tolerances, cost-efficiency, and ease of production.
Collaborate closely with R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition from lab prototypes to large-scale builds.
Build robust documentation, standards, and process guidelines that enable consistent, repeatable, and high-quality production.
Work hands-on with prototypes and pilot runs to validate manufacturability and refine designs for production readiness.
Identify bottlenecks in manufacturing workflows and propose innovative solutions that increase throughput without sacrificing quality.
What We Are Looking For
2–5 years of experience in design-for-manufacturing, production engineering, or scaling hardware products. Experience with composites tooling an advantage.
Proven experience taking designs from prototype to production, with a track record of delivering real parts at scale.
Strong proficiency with CAD/CAE tools (Fusion, SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX, or equivalent).
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including composites, machining, sheet metal, and electronics assembly.
Familiarity with GD&T, tolerancing, and precision manufacturing principles.
Experience collaborating with suppliers and vendors to ensure manufacturability and production readiness.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach in both prototyping and production environments
What we offer
Comprehensive health insurance to keep you and your loved ones covered
Relocation assistance and a daily travel stipend to ease your commute
Advanced salary credit to support you when you need it
Nutritious, wholesome meals provided daily
“A driven, passionate team where you’ll have room to grow and thrive - this is more than just a job, it’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground
IMPORTANT NOTE: We’ve paused hiring for this role as we work through a few internal updates. If you’re interested in joining our talent pipeline for future when we re-open this position, you’re welcome to apply now.