Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Structures

Archer

Santa Clara, United States
Base: $152,100 - $190,100; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Structural assembly and integration
Tooling strategies and fixture development
Root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Archer is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer for its team in Santa Clara, focusing on the manufacturing of its all-electric aircraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing, particularly in assembly and integration, and will lead efforts in bridging design and production processes

Job Summary

  • Archer is scaling production of its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, the Midnight 1.0, while developing the next-generation Midnight 1.1 platform.
  • This role will drive the manufacturing strategy for aircraft structures, serving as a technical leader responsible for defining and scaling Archer's aircraft design and production from prototype through early production ramp.
  • The position requires strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to mentor a diverse engineering team and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Archer is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer for its team in Santa Clara, focusing on the manufacturing of its all-electric aircraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace manufacturing, particularly in assembly and integration, and will lead efforts in bridging design and production processes.

Salary

Base: $152,100 - $190,100; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • structural assembly and integration
  • tooling strategies and fixture development
  • root-cause analysis and corrective actions
  • advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
  • model based definition and GD&T

Nice-to-have

  • cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment
  • hands-on culture of ownership
  • dynamic environment, balancing big-picture goals

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years in aerospace manufacturing
  • prototype or experimental aircraft experience
  • Proven track record of driving DFM principles
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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