Manufacturing Systems Integration Analyst

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Analyst to keep production moving by owning the day-to-day health of our manufacturing systems. You will ensure MES, SAP, and connected tools work together to support manufacturing, quality, and logistics operations.

You will test, deploy, and support solutions, provide L1/L2 help for MES, troubleshoot issues, create SOPs, and collaborate with IT and automation teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years supporting MES or manufacturing systems in a production setting.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules (PP, MM, WM/EWM, PEO).
• Experience in complex assembly, battery, or engine environments.

Responsibilities

• Test, deploy, and support manufacturing system solutions in partnership with the CT and Business Systems teams.
• Provide L1/L2 support for Archer’s MES environment (SAP S/4HANA PEO and supporting tools).
• Act as the first line of response for production-impacting issues across MES and SAP.
• Troubleshoot issues related to: operation execution and buyoffs; data collection and posting failures; tool and resource assignment; nonconformance creation and routing; serialization, batching, and material movement.
• Support Quality workflows, including inspection execution, buyoffs, and SAP QM postings tied to production.
• Identify recurring system gaps, inefficiencies, and failure points; drive issues through resolution.
• Capture rollout issues and user feedback during deployments and production ramp-ups.
• Create clear SOPs, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and user work aids.
• Support manufacturing dashboards used by Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Quality.
• Coordinate with IT, infrastructure, and automation teams for deeper technical escalations.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

MES support

SAP S/4HANA

Shop floor knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

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.

About the role:

We're looking for a Manufacturing Systems Integration Analyst to help keep production moving by owning the day-to-day health of our manufacturing systems. This role sits at the intersection of shop floor execution and enterprise systems, ensuring MES, SAP, and connected tools work together seamlessly to support manufacturing, quality, and logistics operations.

What you'll do:

• Test, deploy, and support manufacturing system solutions in partnership with the CT and Business Systems teams
• Provide L1/L2 support for Archer’s MES environment (SAP S/4HANA PEO and supporting tools)
• Act as the first line of response for production-impacting issues across MES and SAP
• Troubleshoot issues related to:
• Operation execution and buyoffs
• Work instruction visibility and updates
• Data collection and posting failures
• Tool and resource assignment
• Nonconformance creation and routing
• Serialization, batching, and material movement
• Support Quality workflows, including inspection execution, buyoffs, and SAP QM postings tied to production
• Identify recurring system gaps, inefficiencies, and failure points; drive issues through resolution
• Capture rollout issues and user feedback during deployments and production ramp-ups
• Create clear SOPs, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and user work aids
• Support manufacturing dashboards used by Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Quality
• Coordinate with IT, infrastructure, and automation teams for deeper technical escalations

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (5+ years in a manufacturing environment)
• 3+ years supporting MES or manufacturing systems in a production setting
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA execution modules (PP, MM, WM/EWM, and/or PEO)
• Experience supporting shop floor execution in complex assembly, battery, or engine environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills across MES workflows, SAP transactions, quality steps, and material movement
• Clear communicator comfortable working directly with operators, inspectors, engineers, and supervisors
• Flexibility to support shift-based manufacturing operations and uptime needs

Bonus qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or energy storage manufacturing
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, automation data collection, or shop floor hardware
• Experience with Teamcenter (MPP, Easy Plan, MRL, Work Instructions)
• SAP certifications or MES implementation experience

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $110,400 - $138,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

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.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

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.