Archer56

Archer56

Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer - Structures

Santa Clara, California, United States · Staff+ · Contract

No sponsorship$152k-$190kDetected 5 days ago
SAPSupply ChainGD&TLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • At Archer, we are scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft.
  • Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for structural assembly and integration processes, including prototype and production assembly sequencing.
  • Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians at all levels, setting best practices, championing innovative problem-solving, and fostering a hands-on culture of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of structural component builds, collaborating with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation from concept to flight test readiness.
  • Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing the need for high precision with practical solutions suited to low-volume, rapidly evolving programs.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert on the shop floor, leading root-cause analysis and implementing timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and structural integrity.
  • Act as a key liaison to adjacent business units (Design, Quality, Testing,) ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Nice to have

  • Teamcenter Experience
  • Part 23 Certification Experience
  • EVTOL Background.
  • Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
  • Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft.
  • This is a safety sensitive designated role.
  • Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

Skills

  • Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)

Compensation

  • For this position we are targeting a base pay between $152,100 - $190,100.

Company info

  • 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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