Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Wing

Archer Aviation • San Jose, CA

103d • $122,040 - $135,600

About The Position

In this role, you will apply your knowledge of electrical components, interiors, systems integration, or structural assembly and installation to collaborate with and influence our multidisciplinary Product Design Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Facilities teams in the development of a new eVTOL aircraft. You will assist with both on and off aircraft builds for electrical components, interior closeouts, metallic and composite assemblies, wiring harnesses, and composite secondary bonding. Additionally, you will support the Test Aircraft shop floor through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), red line activities, continuous improvement, and rework/repair instructions. Your responsibilities will also include supporting the implementation of process control plans to ensure process capability, conducting process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA) for the production system, and supporting first unit builds, first article inspections (FAI), and testing of the production system. You will utilize your knowledge of industry-standard components and various forms of engineering and technical information to develop the manufacturing Build Plan, which includes line layout, manufacturing work instructions, part flow, tools, equipment, precedence network, and testing processes. Furthermore, you will develop specifications for tooling and automated equipment for our Manufacturing Tooling Team to implement, drive the Design for Manufacturability efforts with our Product Design team, and review engineering design releases for manufacturability, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and complete process requirement definition.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience in Aerospace.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Understanding of AS9100 requirements and FAA Production Certificate.
• Experience using shop tools and calibrated aerospace tooling.
• Understanding of aircraft safety, tool control, FOD, and industry standards.
• Experience with composite material layup and final assembly.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience in building and revising work instructions.
• Experience in a product development environment.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Google suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Great communication skills and high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of IPC 610/620 & AC43.13-B.
• A&P certification.
• Experience working with an MES.
• Experience with electric aircrafts.
• Experience with high voltage wiring, batteries, and electric motor controllers.
• Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the development of a new eVTOL aircraft.
• Assist on and off aircraft builds for electrical components and assemblies.
• Support the Test Aircraft shop floor through RCCA and continuous improvement activities.
• Implement process control plans to ensure process capability.
• Conduct PFMEA for the production system.
• Support first unit builds, FAI, and testing of the production system.
• Develop the manufacturing Build Plan including line layout and work instructions.
• Develop specifications for tooling and automated equipment.
• Drive Design for Manufacturability efforts with the Product Design team.
• Review engineering design releases for manufacturability and process requirements.

Benefits

• Base pay between $122,040.00 - $135,600.00 based on experience and skills.
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees