Manager, Motor Mechanical

Archer
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 175,000 - 225,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Project management","Mentorship","Problem-solving"]

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.

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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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