Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead the design of their High Voltage Battery production system. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop a new High Voltage Battery for their all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing manufacturing processes, determining automation requirements, and overseeing the production ramp planning. Additionally, they will support supply chain development, create work instructions, and ensure the successful testing of the production system. A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field are required for this position.

• Lead the design of the High Voltage Battery production system, including line layout, manufacturing processes and automation, installation, and overall battery production ramp planning for a new manufacturing facility
• Apply expert level knowledge of High Voltage Batteries and manufacturing process to collaborate and influence multidisciplinary teams in the development of a new High Voltage Battery for an eVTOL aircraft
• Drive the Design for Manufacturability efforts with the product design team
• Determine the requirements for automation, tools, stands, fixtures, etc.
• Develop the manufacturing Build Plan (line layout, manufacturing methods, part flow, tools, equipment, precedence network, etc.) and determine an appropriate MBOM
• Conduct process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA) for the Battery production system
• Develop specification for tooling and automation equipment
• Develop efficient manufacturing processes
• Oversee Final Acceptance Testing of manufacturing equipment
• Support supply chain development and procurement
• Create/approve work instructions for Battery assembly and installation
• Support first unit builds and testing of the production system

• 5+ years work experience and B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Demonstrated hands-on assembly of complex Battery systems at high rates
• Demonstrated experience in statistical process control and GD&T
• Experience developing production lines from prototype to mass production
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with CAD, PLM, MES, and ERP software
• Hands-on experience with battery module and/or pack manufacturing (Bonus)
• Experience with wirebonding, laser welding, ultrasonic welding, electronic torque tools, adhesive disp (Bonus)

• Competitive base pay between $104,000 - $130,000
• Pay-for-performance culture with rewards for supporting the company's business strategy
• Opportunity to work in the aerospace industry
• Chance to contribute to sustainable air mobility and advance the benefits of sustainable transportation
• Design, manufacture, and operate all-electric aircraft
• Work on cutting-edge technology and innovation in vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
• Opportunity to lead the design of the High Voltage Battery production system
• Collaborate and influence multidisciplinary teams in the development of a new High Voltage Battery
• Drive the Design for Manufacturability efforts
• Develop efficient manufacturing processes
• Support supply chain development and procurement
• Create and approve work instructions for Battery assembly and installation
• Support first unit builds and testing of the production system
• Opportunity to travel (10% of the time)
• Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
• Safe workplace and aircraft with background checks and drug screening