Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering Jobs

Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

196800.00 - 246000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California. Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.

Job Responsibility:

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
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 that improve ergonomics and presentation at point-of-use
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 — Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Quality, Safety, and Finance — 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

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
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 defining and managing MPP routings, MES integrations, and SAP cost models
Strong understanding of ergonomics, material presentation, and human-machine interface design
Demonstrated success leading teams in data-driven decision making and performance improvement
Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical functions
Comfortable managing ambiguity, prioritizing multiple programs, and driving accountability in a high-growth environment

Nice to have:

Experience in aerospace or EV industry
Experience with Siemens Plant Simulation
Experience with Siemens Manufacturing Process Planner or EasyPlan
Experience with AutoCAD

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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