Senior Manufacturing Engineer San Jose, California, United States

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.What you’ll do:

Apply knowledge of electrical components, interiors, systems integration or structural assembly and installation to collaborate and influence our multidisciplinary Product Design Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Facilities teams in the development of a new eVTOL aircraft.Use your knowledge of industry standard components to develop the manufacturing Build Plan (line layout, manufacturing work instructions, part flow, tools, equipment, precedence network, testing processes, etc.)Develop and author detailed manufacturing work instructions for structural assembly, interiors integration, or systems installation.Support the manufacturing shop floor through Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), red line activities, process improvements, and flow reduction activities.Drive the Design for Manufacturability efforts with the product design team.Develop and implement cost effective and improved processes for Lean production and tooling methodologies.Work in a fast paced and flexible environment.Willingness to look for alternative solutions and come up with improvements for the installation.Planning of workflow, workflow utilization, layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.Perform technical data analysis related to product workflow, manpower forecasting, and manufacturing performance.Design of tools and fixtures to aid the manufacturing processes.Develop specifications for tooling and automation equipment.Implement process control plans to ensure process capability.Oversee Final Acceptance Testing of manufacturing equipment.Conduct process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA) for the production system.Support supply chain development and procurement.Support first unit builds and testing of the production system.What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field10-15 years of experience in aircraft or automotive assembly and integration manufacturing.Hands-on experience in the processes involved in fabricating, installing, inspecting, and testing aerospace harnessesUnderstanding of design for manufacturing, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniquesStrong organizational and communication skillsBonus Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in statistical process control and GD&TExperience developing production lines from prototype to mass productionFAR 23 experiencePart 21 experienceWorking under an FAA Production CertificateStanding up a new production facilityExperience in automation and roboticsWilling to work alternative shiftsAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay between $112,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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