Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering

Archer
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Influencing","Team leadership","Problem-solving"]

Senior leadership role overseeing Archer’s Industrial Engineering organization, driving global standardization and optimization of systems across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Builds a high-performing IE team focused on process design, capacity analysis, layout optimization, and lean implementation; leads MSD development and implements world-class production systems with cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in a high-growth aerospace environment.

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Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering

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Job Summary

Senior leadership role overseeing Archer’s Industrial Engineering organization, driving global standardization and optimization of systems across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Builds a high-performing IE team focused on process design, capacity analysis, layout optimization, and lean implementation; leads MSD development and implements world-class production systems with cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement in a high-growth aerospace environment.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the Industrial Engineering (IE) organization responsible for defining, standardizing, and optimizing systems globally across Archer’s engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
  • •Build and develop a high-performing team of Industrial Engineers focused on process design, capacity analysis, layout optimization, and lean implementation.
  • •Own the development of Manufacturing System Design (MSD) — ensuring seamless integration of people, machines, materials, and information through all phases: plan, design, validate, and improve.
  • •Drive the standardization of IE methodologies, including Standardized Work Instructions (SWI), Work Combination Tables (WCT), and Standard Operation Sheets (SOS); PFEP (Plan for Every Part), containerization, and parts presentation planning in partnership with Logistics; Value Stream Mapping (VSM), EPEI analysis, OEE calculation, and capacity studies to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
  • •Oversee plant and warehouse layout design, including space utilization studies, storage systems, and material flow paths that tie directly to CapEx and operational efficiency; design warehouse and lineside material flow systems, including kitting strategies, packaging standards, and custom cart or container designs.
  • •Establish headcount, labor rates, and efficiency standards to support production and budget planning; Lead the design-in of ergonomics, operator aids, racks, carts, and WIP management systems that enhance safety and efficiency.
  • •Deploy discrete event simulation and digital twin modeling to evaluate throughput, optimize resource allocation, and validate production scenarios for both NPI and sustaining lines; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement world-class production systems.
  • •Support the start-up and ramp-up of new factories, including scenario simulation, throughput modeling, and layout optimization for Covington and other potential sites; Drive continuous improvement through kaizen events, standard work audits, and lean training across operations.

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of experience in industrial engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
  • •Deep expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • •Proven track record developing and implementing standardized processes and factory layouts in a complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • •Hands-on experience with time studies, motion analysis (MODAPTS), and work measurement tools.
  • •Skilled with discrete event simulation tools and plant layout tools.
Experience:10+ yearsAerospaceEVManufacturingLeanSix sigma
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationInfluencingTeam leadershipProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Siemens Plant SimulationSiemens Manufacturing Process PlannerEasyPlanAutoCADMODAPTSDiscrete event simulationSAPMES

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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