Archer Aviation
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly San Jose, California, United States
Archer Aviation, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly
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:
Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for airframe manufacturing processes, including composite layup, bonding, trimming, metallic integration, and assembly sequencing.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of airframe 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 with supply chain and regulatory bodies (FAA), ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives.
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.
What you need:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on airframe assembly and composite structures; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred.
Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex composite parts (layup, bonding, cure).
Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES).
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-iteration environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions.
Bonus Qualifications:
NX Experience
Teamcenter Experience
SAP 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.
Archer is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation for any part of the application process should contact the Archer People Team. Archer does not sponsor work visas for this position at this time.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications is subject to Archer\'s Applicant Privacy Policy. Archer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply for this job *
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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:
Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for airframe manufacturing processes, including composite layup, bonding, trimming, metallic integration, and assembly sequencing.
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of airframe 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 with supply chain and regulatory bodies (FAA), ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives.
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.
What you need:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on airframe assembly and composite structures; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred.
Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex composite parts (layup, bonding, cure).
Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES).
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-iteration environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions.
Bonus Qualifications:
NX Experience
Teamcenter Experience
SAP 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.
Archer is committed to equal employment opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation for any part of the application process should contact the Archer People Team. Archer does not sponsor work visas for this position at this time.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications is subject to Archer\'s Applicant Privacy Policy. Archer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply for this job *
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Last Name *
Email *
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Location (City) *
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LinkedIn Profile
Website
What are your base ($USD) expectations? *
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? * Select...
Will you now, or in the future require sponsorship for employment? (i.e.: F1, H-1B, E2, etc.) * Select...
In accordance with state and local regulations, Archer’s offices are open. Consistent with company policy, employees are expected to report to work onsite at our offices. Are you open to relocating to our corporate headquarters in San Jose, CA? * Select...
Were you referred to Archer by a current employee? * Select...
If you were referred, please provide the name of the employee. *
Disability Status and voluntary self-identification sections have been omitted for brevity in this refined version. If you require these disclosures, include a concise notice here per applicable laws.
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