Master’s in Manufacturing, Materials, Quality & AIT Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in aerospace manufacturing, materials, quality and AIT engineering. 12 modules covering the aerospace supply chain, metallic and composite materials, manufacturing and special processes, the EN 9100 quality system, APQP, metrology, assembly and integration, verification testing and the digital factory, working with EN 9100, ECSS-Q-ST-70C and CATIA, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Manufacturing, Materials, Quality & AIT Engineering — studying from India
India's aerospace sector is growing steadily, anchored by Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the Kanpur-Lucknow belt. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Electronics are major employers, alongside a fast-growing base of drone and space start-ups. The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation drive research programmes, while civil aviation rules are set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Engineers here work on aircraft systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite subsystems and urban air mobility concepts, and the sector's push for indigenisation keeps demand for skilled talent strong.
Fees for India: ₹1,050,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise aerospace engineering, and does a private online qualification help with recognition?
In India, aeronautical engineering is recognised mainly through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Aeronautical Society of India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for aircraft maintenance licences. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Whether they count towards professional membership or roles is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check their criteria before enrolling.
Which employers in India hire aerospace engineers, and how would this programme be used in that work?
Aerospace engineers in India work with organisations such as ISRO, HAL, DRDO laboratories, and private aerospace and drone firms, along with MRO and airline engineering teams. A private postgraduate qualification can support a career move or specialisation, but it is not a substitute for formal technical experience or statutory certifications. Employers usually weigh it alongside your work record and skills.
Can I manage this programme alongside a full-time job in India, given the time zone and language?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Classes and deadlines are set by the school, so check the schedule against India Standard Time (IST). Master's programmes are around 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas around 800 and specialist courses around 300, so plan your weekly hours realistically. You get an assigned technical tutor. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as instalment fees may make this easier.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Select aerospace materials according to design requirements and operating environment.
Plan manufacturing routes including special processes.
Apply the EN 9100 quality system and APQP tools.
Design inspection, metrology and product control plans.
Organise assembly, integration and test campaigns.
Manage non-conformances with problem-solving methods.
Integrate digital factory solutions in aerospace environments.
Who it's for
- Aerospace manufacturing engineers.
- Materials and processes engineers.
- Aerospace quality engineers.
- AIT engineers working on assembly, integration and test campaigns.
- Industrialisation managers.
- Continuous improvement engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- EN 9100 (aerospace quality management systems)
- ECSS-Q-ST-70C (materials, mechanical parts and processes)
- ECSS-E-ST-10-03C (testing)
- EN 9102 (first article inspection)
- AS9145 (aerospace APQP and PPAP)
- ECSS-Q-ST-20C (quality assurance)
- ECSS-Q-ST-70-71C (materials, processes and their data selection)
- NADCAP AC7102 (heat treating)
- CATIA
- Siemens NX
- Minitab
- DELMIA
- PolyWorks
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Structure of the aerospace supply chain1.2Integrating manufacturers and tier-1 suppliers1.3Aeronautical versus space programmes1.4Production rates and learning curves1.5Customer contractual quality requirements1.6Supply risk management1.7Industrial cooperation and geographical return1.8The NewSpace model and series production1.9Supplier delivery and quality indicators1.10Case study: supply map of a programme
2.12xxx and 7xxx series aluminium alloys2.2Ti-6Al-4V and beta titanium alloys2.3Nickel-based superalloys for engines2.4Precipitation-hardening stainless steels2.5Carbon fibre epoxy-matrix laminates2.6Materials for the space environment and outgassing2.7Material selection according to ECSS-Q-ST-70C2.8Material specifications and certificates2.9Corrosion and galvanic compatibility2.10Practical exercise: material selection with weighted criteria
3.1High-speed machining of monolithic parts3.2Sheet metal forming and stretch forming3.3Precision forging and investment casting3.4Composite lay-up and autoclave curing3.5Metal powder-bed additive manufacturing3.6Friction stir welding3.7Riveted and bolted joints3.8Solution and ageing heat treatments3.9Routings and process planning3.10Workshop: manufacturing route for a titanium fitting
4.1Definition of a special process in EN 91004.2NADCAP accreditation programme4.3Anodising and chemical surface treatments4.4Controlled shot peening and its verification4.5Paint and protective coatings4.6Welding and its qualification4.7Qualification of operators and procedures4.8Statistical control of baths and furnaces4.9Preparing for and responding to NADCAP audits4.10Case study: audit of a heat treatment process
5.1Structure and requirements of EN 91005.2Process approach and risk-based thinking5.3Configuration management in production5.4Counterfeit parts prevention5.5Foreign object damage prevention5.6Control of external providers5.7Product safety and human factors5.8ECSS space agency quality requirements5.9Indicators and management review5.10Practical exercise: internal audit of a production process
6.1APQP methodology according to AS91456.2Design and process FMEA6.3Process flow diagram and control plan6.4Key and critical characteristics6.5Production part approval process6.6Measurement system analysis6.7Process capability Cp and Cpk6.8First article inspection according to EN 91026.9Statistical process control on the shop floor6.10Lab: capability study with Minitab
7.1Geometrical tolerancing according to ISO GPS7.2Coordinate measuring machines7.3Laser scanning and structured light7.4Photogrammetry on large structures7.5Laser trackers in aircraft assembly7.6Measurement uncertainty and its budget7.7Calibration and metrological traceability7.8Automated in-line inspection7.9Non-destructive testing in production7.10Practical exercise: inspection report with PolyWorks
8.1Structural assembly of fuselages and wings8.2Assembly tooling and jigs8.3Jigless determinate assembly8.4Systems and wiring installation8.5Clean rooms and contamination control8.6Electrostatic discharge protection8.7Handling and transport of flight hardware8.8Integration sequence and assembly records8.9Tightening torques and fasteners8.10Case study: assembly sequence of a wing panel
9.1ECSS model philosophy and verification9.2Functional and performance tests9.3Sinusoidal and random vibration tests9.4Shock and acoustic tests9.5Thermal vacuum and thermal cycling tests9.6Electromagnetic compatibility tests9.7Pressure and leak tests9.8Anomaly management during testing9.9Test readiness and test results reviews9.10Workshop: acceptance test plan for a unit
10.1Treatment of non-conforming product10.2Material review board10.3Concessions and deviations10.4Root cause analysis with Ishikawa and 5 Whys10.58D problem-solving methodology10.6Lean tools on aerospace lines10.7Six Sigma DMAIC projects10.8Cost of poor quality10.9Lessons learned and prevention10.10Case study: problem solving with 8D
11.1Industry 4.0 applied to aeronautics11.2MES systems and part traceability11.3Digital twin of the production process11.4Collaborative robotics in assembly11.5Augmented reality for operators11.6Production data analytics11.7Predictive maintenance of machines11.8Cybersecurity in industrial environments11.9Plant digitalisation roadmap11.10Lab: line simulation in DELMIA
12.1Selection of the study product12.2Analysis of technical and quality requirements12.3Selection of materials and processes12.4Design of the APQP quality plan12.5Design of the inspection plan12.6Assembly and test planning12.7Cost and risk analysis12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CATIA, Siemens NX, Minitab, DELMIA and PolyWorks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, such as planning an assembly, integration and test campaign, first article inspection of a structural part, and selection of materials and processes for flight hardware. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: EN 9100, ECSS-Q-ST-70C, ECSS-E-ST-10-03C, EN 9102, AS9145, ECSS-Q-ST-20C, ECSS-Q-ST-70-71C, NADCAP AC7102.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with CATIA, Siemens NX, Minitab, DELMIA and PolyWorks, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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