Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer, Standards and Methods

Archer • Santa Clara, CA

2d • $152,100 - $190,100

About The Position

At Archer, we are scaling production of Midnight 1.0 while simultaneously developing the next-generation Midnight 1.1 platform. As a member of the Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team, you will bridge the gap between aircraft design and high-rate production through the rigorous standardization of manufacturing processes.
In this role, you will unify methods and standards across the organization, consolidating complex processes into a central, version-controlled knowledge base. Working cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Certification teams, you will define and scale the manufacturing solutions required to bring the future of flight to market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering or a similarly complex, regulated environment
• Deep hands-on experience with manufacturing planning, process definition, work instructions, tooling, and production support
• Proven ability to define and implement standardized engineering methods across multiple teams or programs
• Strong systems thinking and documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex operations into clear, repeatable standards
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing without direct authority
• Familiarity with FAA certification considerations and their impact on manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

• NX Experience
• Teamcenter Experience
• SAP Experience
• Experience building manufacturing standards in a scaling organization
• eVTOL or Advanced Air Mobility Experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain standardized manufacturing engineering methods and best practices across the Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) organization
• Define common frameworks for manufacturing planning, process definition, work instruction structure, and build readiness across development, certification, and production phases
• Lead the definition of facility planning standards, including space allocation, line layouts, material flow, aisleways, egress, and infrastructure requirements
• Define and standardize tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) requirements, including classification, readiness criteria, and integration into manufacturing plans
• Develop standardized approaches for test and functional test equipment, ensuring alignment with build sequencing, quality, and certification requirements
• Partner closely with MDE functional teams, Industrialization, Quality, Facilities, and Operations to ensure standards are practical, scalable, and aligned with execution realities
• Support governance of standards adoption, identify gaps through build feedback, and drive continuous improvement based on data and lessons learned
• Act as a technical resource and mentor for MDE engineers, enabling consistent execution across programs and teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees