Archer

1 week ago

Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer - Structures

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Job Summary

Drive manufacturing strategy for aircraft structures as a technical leader within the Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of structural component builds from concept through early production ramp, bridging aircraft design and production. Lead assembly sequencing, tooling and fixture development, and shop-floor root-cause analysis to maintain schedule, quality, and structural integrity. Partner with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Certification, and mentor manufacturing engineers and technicians.

Location: Santa Clara

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for structural assembly and integration, including prototype and production assembly sequencing.
•Own the end-to-end lifecycle of structural component builds, embedding manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation for readiness through flight test readiness.
•Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing precision with low-volume, rapidly evolving programs.
•Serve as shop-floor subject matter expert, leading root-cause analysis and corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and structural integrity.
•Mentor manufacturing engineers and technicians and liaise with adjacent teams to align materials, documentation, and processes with certification objectives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 152,100 - 190,100 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
•10+ years in aerospace manufacturing focused on assembly and integration, with prototype or experimental aircraft experience preferred.
•Proven track record driving DFM principles for complex assemblies.
•Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools including CAD, PLM, and MES.
•Ability to understand model-based definition and interpret GD&T callouts.

Experience:10+ yearsAerospace manufacturingAircraft manufacturingEVTOLPrototype aircraft

Education:Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCross-functional coordinationRoot-cause analysisMentoring

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CADPLMMESGD&TModel-based definitionNXTeamcenterSAP

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

Website LinkedIn

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Archer

1 week ago

Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer - Structures

✓ Verified Job

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

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 22 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Santa Clara

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for structural assembly and integration, including prototype and production assembly sequencing.
•Own the end-to-end lifecycle of structural component builds, embedding manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation for readiness through flight test readiness.
•Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing precision with low-volume, rapidly evolving programs.
•Serve as shop-floor subject matter expert, leading root-cause analysis and corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and structural integrity.
•Mentor manufacturing engineers and technicians and liaise with adjacent teams to align materials, documentation, and processes with certification objectives.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 152,100 - 190,100 annually

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
•10+ years in aerospace manufacturing focused on assembly and integration, with prototype or experimental aircraft experience preferred.
•Proven track record driving DFM principles for complex assemblies.
•Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools including CAD, PLM, and MES.
•Ability to understand model-based definition and interpret GD&T callouts.

Experience:10+ yearsAerospace manufacturingAircraft manufacturingEVTOLPrototype aircraft

Education:Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationCross-functional coordinationRoot-cause analysisMentoring

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CADPLMMESGD&TModel-based definitionNXTeamcenterSAP

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

Website LinkedIn