Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Fuselage Jobs

Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

151600.00 - 189600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Job Responsibility:

Lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for fuselage process development and integration into the final assembly build sequence
Develop and optimize fuselage build sequencing to align with system installations, component alignments, and certification-driven inspections
Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, final assembly, quality, and supply chain to resolve fit, alignment, and system-integration challenges quickly and effectively
Oversee the creation of detailed work instructions, quality checkpoints, and fixture/tooling requirements to ensure consistency across shifts and builds
Serve as the technical authority for the Fuselage Integrated Product Team, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and ready for certification and production ramp
Provide technical leadership for fuselage build operations, including structure integration, system installations, component alignment, and overall aircraft build sequencing, while simultaneously collaborating with Wing and Final Assembly Integrated Product Teams

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a proven track record in final assembly for prototypes or experimental programs (EVTOL, rotorcraft, or other emerging aircraft strongly preferred)
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary manufacturing teams in fast-paced environments
Proficiency in CAD (e.g., CATIA, NX) and familiarity with PLM/MES systems
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex integration challenges under tight deadlines
Deep understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and general aircraft assembly requirements, including regulatory (FAA) considerations

Nice to have:

NX Experience
Teamcenter Experience
SAP Experience
Part 23 Certification Experience
eVTOL or Advanced Air Mobility Experience

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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