Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Structures
About The Position
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. At Archer, we are scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft. As a member of the Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team, you will help bridge aircraft design and production. As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a key technical driver for structural manufacturing strategy. Your role is to bridge the gap between high-level architectural goals and the execution of a scalable production system, ensuring our aircraft transitions seamlessly from prototype builds to a stabilized early production ramp.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on assembly and integration; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred
- Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex assemblies
- Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
- Ability to understand model based definition and interpret GD&T callouts
- Well-developed leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions
Nice To Haves
- NX Experience
- Teamcenter Experience
- SAP Experience
- Part 23 Certification Experience
- EVTOL Background
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and technical direction for structural assembly and integration processes, including prototype and production assembly sequencing
- Leads the technical development of structural component builds, coordinating with design, quality, and certification to ensure manufacturability and compliance from concept to flight test readiness
- Develops tooling and fixture solutions for prototype builds, ensuring high-precision requirements are met with practical designs tailored for low-volume, rapid-iteration environments
- Provides technical expertise on the shop floor to resolve complex build issues, leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to ensure schedule, quality, and structural integrity
- Act as liaison to adjacent business units (Design, Quality, Testing,) ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives
- Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians, setting best practices, championing innovative problem-solving, and fostering a hands-on culture of ownership and accountability
Benefits
- pay-for-performance culture
- reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
