Composites Manufacturing Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA, seeks a senior manufacturing engineer to develop and validate processes for composite aerospace parts.

You will design tooling, review drawings, coordinate with suppliers, and drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap and costs. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing critical composite aerospace components.
• Understanding of common methods used for composite part manufacture.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models.
• CAD design experience (NX preferred).
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Understanding of non-destructive inspection methods.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate manufacturing processes for composite parts.
• Assist in tooling design for aerospace components.
• Generate manufacturing BOMs for the program.
• Review drawings and 3D models for design intent.
• Coordinate with external suppliers to meet schedules.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead root-cause actions.
• Create process plans and work instructions per component.
• Support production planning, capacity, line design, and operations.
• Disposition non-conforming parts and implement corrective actions.
• Pursue continuous improvement to boost yield and reduce costs.
• Lead design reviews and advise on manufacturing methods and QA.
• Establish best practices for critical aerospace components.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Aerospace standards

CAD reading

NX CAD

NADCAP/AS9100 knowledge

Non-destructive testing

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

NX CAD

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.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you'll do:

• Develop and validate the manufacturing processes and workflow for composite parts
• Assist in the design for tooling and fixtures required for manufacturing aerospace components
• Generate manufacturing bill of materials as required for the program
• Review drawings and 3D models to ensure they meet design intent
• Coordinate with external suppliers to ensure deliverables are met on schedule
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues that arise during development and lead root cause corrective actions
• Create process plans and work instructions for each component or system, ensuring the product is in compliance with standard aerospace quality standards
• Support manufacturing production planning and coordination, capacity planning, line design, production execution, and operations process development
• Disposition non-conforming parts, identify root cause, and implement corrective and/or preventive actions to reduce scrap and rework
• Perform continuous improvement to improve yield and reduce production costs
• Perform design reviews and provide technical input related to dynamic systems, assisting in the selection of manufacturing methods, materials, and quality and inspection requirements
• Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing critical composite aerospace components
• Understanding of common methods used for composite part manufacture
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
• CAD design experience (NX preferred)
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP)
• Understanding of non-destructive inspection methods
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills

Bonus:

• Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of experience manufacturing rotor or propeller blades
• Hands-on involvement in manufacturing and repairs of rotor or propeller blades
• Prior involvement in FAA or military rotorcraft certification efforts for rotorcraft (FAA Part 27 and 29)
• Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting

This position will require travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.