Senior Staff Manufacturing Engineer

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

) to help solve recurring issues 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 Serve as the primary subject matter expert on the shop floor, leading root-cause analysis and implementing timely corrective actions Work closely with design team to provide manufacturing input during initial design stages Develop composite processing techniques utilizing new approaches, materials and tooling methods Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing the need for high precision with practical solutions suited to rapidly evolving programs Export flat patterns & laser projection files from Fibersim and troubleshoot any issues seen on the shop floor with files What You Need: 10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on airframe assembly and composite structures; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

: Hands-on experience with composites demonstrated through past work experience, personal project or student team Ability to operate composites related equipment; autoclaves, laser projectors, ply cutters, laser trackers Experience with various composite inspection techniques, M&P standards and test equipment Passion for aviation and eVTOLs At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy.

Base Pay Range

of $154,200 - $215,800.

Compensation

offered will be determined by 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. com .

Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . 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.