Senior Manager of Dimensional Engineering

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer seeks a senior Dimensional Engineer to lead strategy for aerospace and eVTOL structures, ensuring geometric integrity and robust tolerances across the product lifecycle.

You will define GD&T schemes, datums, and tolerance allocation for diverse components, and establish dimensional control plans with a focus on flight-critical performance and risk-based prioritization. Mentoring a team and coordinating with DERs are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of dimensional engineering experience with diverse manufacturing processes.
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards (1994/2009/2018).
• Experience with diverse measurement systems and when to apply them.
• Proficiency in 1D and 3D dimensional variation analysis and 3DCS software.

Responsibilities

• Lead dimensional engineering strategy for aerospace and eVTOL structures, ensuring geometric integrity and tolerance robustness.
• Define and approve GD&T schemes, datum structures, and tolerance allocation for composite, machined, bonded, and assembled components.
• Establish dimensional control plans, key characteristics, and variation reduction strategies for flight-critical structures.
• Develop and review measurement strategies and metrology requirements, including CMM, laser scanning, and photogrammetry.
• Oversee dimensional validation activities across prototype to production, ensuring readiness for certification and audits.
• Provide technical leadership interpreting aerospace specs and evolving design definitions.
• Manage and mentor dimensional engineering teams and enforce best practices across programs.
• Interface with DERs and authorities to support compliance documentation and audits.

Skills

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Dimensional engineering

Tolerance allocation

Statistical tolerance analysis

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMM

Laser scanning

Photogrammetry

3DCS software

Job description

• Lead dimensional engineering strategy for complex aerospace and eVTOL structures, ensuring geometric integrity, tolerance robustness, and compliance with ASME Y14.5 and aerospace standards across the product lifecycle
• Define and approve GD&T schemes, datum structures, and tolerance allocation methodologies for composite, machined, bonded, and assembled components to support manufacturability, inspectability, and functional performance
• Establish dimensional control plans, key characteristics, and variation reduction strategies for flight-critical structures, integrating statistical tolerance analysis and risk-based prioritization
• Develop and review measurement strategies, inspection plans, and metrology requirements, including CMM, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and tooling validation methods
• Oversee dimensional validation activities during prototype, pre-production, and production phases, ensuring readiness for certification, conformity, and regulatory audits
• Provide technical leadership in interpreting aerospace specifications, early architecture documents, and evolving design definitions to guide downstream dimensional decisions
• Manage and mentor dimensional engineering teams, setting technical standards, reviewing analyses, and ensuring consistency of best practices across programs
• Interface with DERs, certification authorities, and internal stakeholders to support compliance documentation, dimensional substantiation, and audit readiness

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum Experience Requirement: Dimensional Engineer or related occupational title in which 5 years of dimensional engineering experience with diverse manufacturing process was gainedSpecial Requirement: Must have in-depth knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5-1994/2009/2018; diverse measurement systems and when they are best implemented; and basic statistical concepts and process control. Must have proficiency in 1D and 3D dimensional variation analysis and 3DCS software