Powertrain Manufacturing Weld 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.

This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Weld related processes across Powertrain Manufacturing

• Primarily responsible for developing process parameters, qualification and deployment of all weld joints across Powertrain components

• Provide DFM feedback to the Product Design team as it relates to Weld Joints

• Author Material & Process Specifications that act as governing documents for Weld Joints

• Determine the requirements for automation, tools, stands, fixtures, etc for Weld related equipment

• Conduct process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA) for Weld related equipment

• Develop Specifications and drive the RFQ process for automated production equipment as it relates Weld processes

• Develop Work Instructions for Weld Process Equipment

• Oversee Final Acceptance Testing of manufacturing equipment as it related to welding

• Support first unit builds and testing of the production system

• Develop and improve equipment validation procedures including calibration and qualification

• Undertake handoff of fully validate equipment to the Operations team

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree (Advanced degree preferred) in Weld Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

• 3-6 years work experience in welding applications (High volume EV Preferred)

• Strong knowledge of ASW Specifications and Qualification Procedures

• 3-6 years experience with Laser, TIG, MIG & Ultrasonic Welding

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Efficient documentation and written communication

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment with adaptability to changing priorities

• Direct hands on build experience with welding

• Demonstrated experience in statistical process control and GD&T

• Experience developing production lines from prototype to mass production

• Experience commissioning and improving Equipment. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement, Preventative and Predictive Maintenance activities, preferred

• Strong organizational skills

• Experience with CAD, PLM, MES, and ERP software

• Strong problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as Lean, six sigma, DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions, preferred

Bonus Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with EV Battery & DU (Drive Unit) manufacturing

• Experience working with Trumpf, Coherent, Precitec

• Experience programming/troubleshooting industrial automation (PLC, robots, gantries, etc…)

• Ability to travel 10% of the time

• EV/eVTOL knowledge or experience

• Experience with high voltage wiring, batteries, and electric motor

• Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience

• NX and AutoCAD experience

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.

At 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 $163,200 - $204,000. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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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.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.