Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Harnessing & Wiring

Archer•Santa Clara, CA

19h•Onsite

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. About the role: As part of Archer’s mission, we’re scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft. On the MDE team, you will develop build plans, assembly tooling and form boards, work instructions, and provide design feedback for avionics harnesses across the aircraft. You will also troubleshoot and resolve discrepant harnesses or routing challenges, partnering closely with Quality and Design authorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in aerospace wire harness and EWIS design, installation, and manufacturing
Experience supporting FAA-certified aircraft programs in a production or certification environment
Strong background in production system design and process optimization for aircraft wire harness installation
Experience integrating electrical systems into composite structures, including thermoset carbon fiber prepreg materials
Proven experience working with external suppliers and contract manufacturers across low-rate initial production and ramp to higher-rate builds
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate failure modes and implement effective, production-ready solutions
Clear, effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and certification authorities
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on process definition, documentation, and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple phases of aircraft development, including prototype, certification, and production
Familiarity with industry standards related to EWIS, wire harness installation, and aerospace manufacturing
Experience with expanded copper foil (ECF) layers and surfacing films on OML composite structures
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional efforts and drive results in fast-paced, high-ambiguity

Responsibilities

Develop the end-to-end production system for wire harness installation across the aircraft assembly line, including integration with supplier-fabricated structural assemblies.
Collaborate with external suppliers to identify opportunities for pre-installing harness standoffs, supports, and select harnesses during structural assembly fabrication.
Define and document processes, guidelines, and standards that make wire harness installation faster, safer, and more repeatable. Establish preferred components, tooling, and installation methods.
Anticipate potential harness damage during production and develop mitigation strategies, repair procedures, and rework standards to protect system integrity and safety.
Plan for increasing production rates by evaluating how tools, processes, and production systems must evolve to support higher volumes.
Author and maintain process documentation, standards, and evidence required to support FAA certification and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Identify and implement improvements to the EWIS production system that improve quality, reduce cost, and increase efficiency.