Archer

1 month ago

Manager, Motor Mechanical

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Job Summary

Lead the motor mechanical design team on Archer’s Electric Propulsion Team, translating electromagnetic theory into robust mechanical designs for high-performance electric motors. Drive project execution, CAD sign-offs, and integration with CAE, manufacturing, and supply chain, while mentoring engineers, managing schedules, and ensuring safety, weight, and thermal targets are met in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Location: San Jose

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
•Track project priorities, allocate team resources, and manage engineering timelines to ensure critical motor development milestones are met on schedule.
•Conduct regular 1:1s, manage performance reviews, and guide the professional development of your team members.
•Direct the detailed mechanical design of stator and rotor assemblies, ensuring the team meets structural integrity, weight, and thermal performance requirements.
•Lead comprehensive design reviews, providing final sign-off on CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 175,000 - 225,000 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the mechanical design of electric machines (motors/generators), with at least 2+ years of direct people management or formal team leadership experience.
•Deep understanding of electric motor construction, including lamination stacks, winding techniques, magnet retention, and insulation materials.
•Proven ability to manage engineering priorities, track project schedules, and drive complex hardware development cycles from concept to production.
•Expert-level 3D CAD modeling (NX preferred) and 2D drawing creation/review with advanced GD&T.
•Familiarity with FEA/thermal analysis (e.g., ANSYS/NASTRAN) and design for manufacturing feedback (DFM).

Experience:7+ years

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProject managementMentorshipProblem-solving

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NXCADGD&TFEAANSYSNASTRAN

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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Archer

1 month ago

Manager, Motor Mechanical

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 5 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: San Jose

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
•Track project priorities, allocate team resources, and manage engineering timelines to ensure critical motor development milestones are met on schedule.
•Conduct regular 1:1s, manage performance reviews, and guide the professional development of your team members.
•Direct the detailed mechanical design of stator and rotor assemblies, ensuring the team meets structural integrity, weight, and thermal performance requirements.
•Lead comprehensive design reviews, providing final sign-off on CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 175,000 - 225,000 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the mechanical design of electric machines (motors/generators), with at least 2+ years of direct people management or formal team leadership experience.
•Deep understanding of electric motor construction, including lamination stacks, winding techniques, magnet retention, and insulation materials.
•Proven ability to manage engineering priorities, track project schedules, and drive complex hardware development cycles from concept to production.
•Expert-level 3D CAD modeling (NX preferred) and 2D drawing creation/review with advanced GD&T.
•Familiarity with FEA/thermal analysis (e.g., ANSYS/NASTRAN) and design for manufacturing feedback (DFM).

Experience:7+ years

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProject managementMentorshipProblem-solving

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NXCADGD&TFEAANSYSNASTRAN

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

Website LinkedIn