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Aerospace & Defence Jobs in Chennai & Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor links Chennai, Hosur, Salem, Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli, with aerospace parks at Sriperumbudur and Coimbatore.

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Working in Aerospace & Defence

Employers in this sector hire for Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Production Engineer, New Product Development, Planning Engineer. Candidates with experience in a similar plant or project, and who are open to working in Hosur or Coimbatore or Sriperumbudur, are shortlisted fastest.

Positions we recruit for

Design Engineer

Aerostructures

3 openings →

Quality Engineer

AS9100 Quality

1 openings →

Production Engineer

Aerospace Machining

1 openings →

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer

Defence Products

1 openings →

Planning Engineer

Planning engineers build and maintain the schedule that everyone else works to.

3 openings →

Aerospace & Defence openings by position

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ⓘThese openings show the roles Heron Consultancy recruits for. Vacancies change every week, so send your CV or write to hr@heronconsultancy.com and our consultants will confirm current openings that match your profile.

Design Engineer · 3

HC-AERO-101Full-time

Design Engineer – Aerostructures

Client: an aerostructures manufacturer · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Avadi, Chennai
Experience: 6–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹7.5–11.3 LPA
Discipline: ECE
Qualification: B.E. ECE / Diploma ECE

Role details

Prepare 3D models, GA and detail drawings to code and client specification
Perform design calculations and select materials
Release BOMs and engineering change notes
Review vendor drawings and resolve shop-floor queries
Maintain drawing control and revision history

Skills: AutoCAD · SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor · Design calculations · Drawing control

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HC-AERO-102Full-time

Design Engineer – Aerostructures

Client: an aerospace components supplier · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Avadi, Chennai
Experience: 2–4 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹4.3–7.2 LPA
Discipline: Computer Science
Qualification: B.E. CSE / MCA

Role details

Prepare 3D models, GA and detail drawings to code and client specification
Perform design calculations and select materials
Release BOMs and engineering change notes
Review vendor drawings and resolve shop-floor queries
Maintain drawing control and revision history

Skills: AutoCAD · SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor · Design calculations · Drawing control

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HC-AERO-104Full-time

Design Engineer – Aerostructures

Client: an aerospace components supplier · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Perambur, Chennai
Experience: 1–3 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.5–6.0 LPA
Discipline: ECE
Qualification: B.E. ECE / Diploma ECE

Role details

Prepare 3D models, GA and detail drawings to code and client specification
Perform design calculations and select materials
Release BOMs and engineering change notes
Review vendor drawings and resolve shop-floor queries
Maintain drawing control and revision history

Skills: AutoCAD · SolidWorks / Creo / Inventor · Design calculations · Drawing control

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Quality Engineer · 1

HC-AERO-109Full-time

Quality Engineer – AS9100 Quality

Client: an aerostructures manufacturer · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Thuvakudi, Tiruchirappalli
Experience: 7–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹6.4–8.1 LPA
Discipline: ECE
Qualification: B.E. ECE / Diploma ECE

Role details

Carry out incoming, in-process and final inspection
Prepare inspection reports, QAP and quality dossiers
Handle customer complaints with 8D and root-cause analysis
Calibrate and control measuring instruments
Support ISO / IATF audits and third-party inspections

Skills: ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 · SPC, MSA, 7 QC tools · Measuring instruments & CMM · 8D problem solving

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Production Engineer · 1

HC-AERO-106Full-time

Production Engineer – Aerospace Machining

Client: a defence electronics company · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Oragadam, Kancheepuram
Experience: 1–3 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹3.0–5.2 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Plan and run shift production against daily targets
Allocate manpower and machines, and track OEE
Drive 5S, Kaizen and cycle-time reduction
Handle line issues with maintenance and quality teams
Maintain production records and shift reports

Skills: Lean manufacturing · OEE & cycle time · 5S / Kaizen · SAP PP / ERP

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New Product Development (NPD) Engineer · 1

HC-AERO-107Full-time

New Product Development (NPD) Engineer – Defence Products

Client: an aerospace components supplier · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Krishnagiri
Experience: 7–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹8.8–11.4 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Run APQP phases from feasibility to PPAP sign-off
Prepare DFMEA, PFMEA and control plans
Coordinate prototype, tool trials and sample submissions
Work with suppliers on tooling and development timelines
Track development cost and launch readiness

Skills: APQP & PPAP · DFMEA / PFMEA · Prototype development · Project tracking

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Planning Engineer · 3

HC-AERO-103Full-time

Planning Engineer – Aerospace & Defence

Client: an aerospace components supplier · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Perambur, Chennai
Experience: 7–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹7.8–10.2 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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HC-AERO-105Contract

Planning Engineer – Aerospace & Defence

Client: an aerospace components supplier · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Pollachi, Coimbatore
Experience: 4–9 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹5.5–9.4 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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HC-AERO-108Full-time

Planning Engineer – Aerospace & Defence

Client: an aerostructures manufacturer · Aerospace & Defence

Location: Omalur, Salem
Experience: 8–10 yrs
Salary (indicative): ₹8.6–12.6 LPA
Discipline: Mechanical
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. Mechanical

Role details

Develop baseline schedules with WBS, resources and logic
Update progress, earned value and S-curves
Raise early warnings on delays and recovery plans
Prepare look-ahead plans and daily/weekly reports
Support claims and extension-of-time documentation

Skills: Primavera P6 · MS Project · Earned value & S-curves · MS Excel & Power BI

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Frequently asked questions

Which positions are open in Aerospace & Defence?

We recruit Design Engineer, Quality Engineer, Production Engineer, New Product Development, Planning Engineer.

Where are Aerospace & Defence jobs located in Tamil Nadu?

The main hubs are Hosur, Coimbatore, Sriperumbudur, Tiruchirappalli, Avadi, with openings in 8 locations on our site.

Do I need industry experience to apply?

It helps, but many employers accept engineers from related industries with transferable skills. Mention any similar plant or project experience clearly in your CV.

How do I apply?

Click 'Apply for this role' on any opening, or email your CV to hr@heronconsultancy.com.