Archer
Overview
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly at Archer. This role focuses on leading Final Assembly manufacturing engineering, build sequencing, and cross-functional collaboration to support certification and production ramp. What You’ll Do
Lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for Final Assembly and development and optimization of build sequencing to align with system installations, component alignments, and certification-driven inspections. Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to resolve fit, alignment, and system-integration challenges quickly and effectively. Oversee the creation of detailed work instructions, quality checkpoints, and fixture/tooling requirements to ensure consistency across shifts and builds. Serve as the technical authority for the Final Assembly Integrated Product Team, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and ready for certification and production ramp. Provide technical leadership for Final Assembly build operations, including structure integration, system installations, component alignment, and overall aircraft build sequencing, while collaborating with Fuselage and Wing Integrated Product Teams. What You Need
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a proven track record in final assembly for prototypes or experimental programs (EVTOL, rotorcraft, or other emerging aircraft strongly preferred). Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary manufacturing teams in fast-paced environments. Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and familiarity with PLM/MES systems. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex integration challenges under tight deadlines. Deep understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and general aircraft assembly requirements, including regulatory (FAA) considerations. Bonus Qualifications
NX Experience Teamcenter Experience SAP Experience Part 23 Certification Experience eVTOL or Advanced Air Mobility Experience Pay and Benefits
This range is provided by Archer. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range : $151,680.00/yr - $189,601.00/yr Additional Information
Archer is 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. Archer does 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. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require accommodations should contact Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is committed to 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. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters without a prior written agreement. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Final Assembly at Archer. This role focuses on leading Final Assembly manufacturing engineering, build sequencing, and cross-functional collaboration to support certification and production ramp. What You’ll Do
Lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for Final Assembly and development and optimization of build sequencing to align with system installations, component alignments, and certification-driven inspections. Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to resolve fit, alignment, and system-integration challenges quickly and effectively. Oversee the creation of detailed work instructions, quality checkpoints, and fixture/tooling requirements to ensure consistency across shifts and builds. Serve as the technical authority for the Final Assembly Integrated Product Team, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and ready for certification and production ramp. Provide technical leadership for Final Assembly build operations, including structure integration, system installations, component alignment, and overall aircraft build sequencing, while collaborating with Fuselage and Wing Integrated Product Teams. What You Need
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a proven track record in final assembly for prototypes or experimental programs (EVTOL, rotorcraft, or other emerging aircraft strongly preferred). Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary manufacturing teams in fast-paced environments. Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and familiarity with PLM/MES systems. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex integration challenges under tight deadlines. Deep understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and general aircraft assembly requirements, including regulatory (FAA) considerations. Bonus Qualifications
NX Experience Teamcenter Experience SAP Experience Part 23 Certification Experience eVTOL or Advanced Air Mobility Experience Pay and Benefits
This range is provided by Archer. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range : $151,680.00/yr - $189,601.00/yr Additional Information
Archer is 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. Archer does 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. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require accommodations should contact Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is committed to 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. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters without a prior written agreement. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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