Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Structures

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.

About The Role:

At Archer, we are scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft. As a member of the Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team, you will help bridge aircraft design and production.

As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you will be a key technical driver for structural manufacturing strategy. Your role is to bridge the gap between high-level architectural goals and the execution of a scalable production system, ensuring our aircraft transitions seamlessly from prototype builds to a stabilized early production ramp.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide leadership and technical direction for structural assembly and integration processes, including prototype and production assembly sequencing

• Leads the technical development of structural component builds, coordinating with design, quality, and certification to ensure manufacturability and compliance from concept to flight test readiness

• Develops tooling and fixture solutions for prototype builds, ensuring high-precision requirements are met with practical designs tailored for low-volume, rapid-iteration environments

• Provides technical expertise on the shop floor to resolve complex build issues, leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions to ensure schedule, quality, and structural integrity

• Act as liaison to adjacent business units (Design, Quality, Testing,) ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives

• Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians, 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)

• 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on assembly and integration; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred

• Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex assemblies

• Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)

• Ability to understand model based definition and interpret GD&T callouts

• Well-developed leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic 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

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 $126,700.00 - $158,400.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide 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 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.