Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Harnessing & Wiring

Archer
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of the EWIS wire harness production system for Archer’s all-electric eVTOL, integrating harness installation with supplier-built structures, optimizing processes for speed, safety, and repeatability, and ensuring compliance with FAA certification. Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Design, suppliers, and certification authorities to scale production, mitigate harness issues, and drive continuous improvement.

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Harnessing & Wiring

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Job Summary

Lead the end-to-end design and deployment of the EWIS wire harness production system for Archer’s all-electric eVTOL, integrating harness installation with supplier-built structures, optimizing processes for speed, safety, and repeatability, and ensuring compliance with FAA certification. Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Design, suppliers, and certification authorities to scale production, mitigate harness issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design the end-to-end production system for wire harness installation across the aircraft assembly line, including integration with supplier-fabricated structural assemblies
  • •Partner with external suppliers to identify opportunities for pre-installing harness standoffs, supports, and select harnesses during structural assembly fabrication
  • •Define and document processes, guidelines, and standards that make wire harness installation faster, safer, and more repeatable; establish preferred components, tooling, and installation methods
  • •Anticipate potential harness damage during production and develop mitigation strategies, repair procedures, and rework standards
  • •Plan for increasing production rates by evaluating how tools, processes, and production systems must evolve to support higher volumes and support FAA certification

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • •5+ years of experience in aerospace wire harness and EWIS design, installation, and manufacturing
  • •Experience supporting FAA-certified aircraft programs in a production or certification environment
  • •Strong background in production system design and process optimization for aircraft wire harness installation
  • •Experience integrating electrical systems into composite structures, including thermoset carbon fiber prepreg materials
Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceAircraftEWISWire harnessProduction
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationCross-functional collaborationProblem-solving
Certifications:FAA certification
Languages:English

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

Archer
Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and urban air mobility systems to enable sustainable, intra-city air transportation for passengers and cargo.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: Pre-Revenue (USD 0)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 2018
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