Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer

Archer
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 182,500 - 228,100 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["NX","AutoCAD","PLM","MES","Robotics","PLC","GD&T","DMAIC","5 Whys"]

Lead a multi-disciplinary powertrain manufacturing team in scaling high-volume production of Battery/HVPS assemblies and Electric Drive Units for an all-electric eVTOL program. Own CapEx projects from factory layout to commissioning, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement in a high-cadence, safety-conscious aerospace manufacturing environment.

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Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead a multi-disciplinary powertrain manufacturing team in scaling high-volume production of Battery/HVPS assemblies and Electric Drive Units for an all-electric eVTOL program. Own CapEx projects from factory layout to commissioning, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement in a high-cadence, safety-conscious aerospace manufacturing environment.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build and mentor a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering team from Associate to Senior Engineers
  • •Own the full lifecycle of major CapEx projects, from initial factory layout and equipment sourcing to final commissioning and handover
  • •Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU), overseeing stator/rotor/gearbox production and EOL testing
  • •Lead the transition from concept to high-volume manufacturing, designing production lines "at risk" while product specs are being finalized
  • •Thrive in a high-cadence environment by solving complex continuous-improvement challenges to meet aggressive production targets

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 182,500 - 228,100 annually

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of experience in EV or Aerospace manufacturing with deep technical knowledge of Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU) including stator, rotor, or gearbox production
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
  • •Proven track record of managing large-scale CapEx projects (>$10M) from equipment specification and commissioning to full-scale production handover
  • •Leadership and mentorship of multi-level engineering teams (Associate to Senior) in a fast-paced environment
  • •Technical agility to work "at risk" and de-risk complex production lines while product designs are finalized
Experience:7+ yearsAerospaceEVElectric propulsionManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NXAutoCADPLMMESRoboticsPLCGD&TDMAIC5 Whys
Languages:English
Tech Stack:NXAutoCADPLMMESRoboticsPLCGD&TDMAIC5 Whys

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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