Tooling Design Engineer

Insider, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in California, seeks an experienced engineer to work with design and manufacturing teams on all-electric aircraft. Responsibilities include creating CAD files and supporting assembly operations. Required are a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 7 years of industry experience. Ideal candidates will possess skills in CAD software, GD&T standards, and will demonstrate a problem-solving mindset. The role offers a competitive salary of $114,000 - $142,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication and assembly skills.
• Understanding of composite part design and material properties.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with airframe design & manufacturing engineers.
• Create CAD files and drawings for assembly fixtures.
• Suggest and incorporate design changes to improve manufacturability.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software (NX preferred)

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

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:

• Work closely with airframe design & manufacturing engineers to provide manufacturing/assembly input during initial design stages.
• Design tooling for trim, drill, and assembly operations, as well as manufacturing aids to help with day-to-day production; this includes conceptualization, material selection, vendor sourcing and final inspection.
• Create all CAD files and drawings for assembly fixtures using 3D CAD Software (NX experience preferred). Must be proficient with GD&T.
• Design, set-up, and dimensionally inspect/interrogate assembly fixturing to support locating and bonding & fastening of large, complex, primary structure using laser trackers and dimensional inspection equipment.
• Create design review presentations and analysis reports to communicate and substantiate tooling designs.
• Suggest and incorporate changes in design to improve manufacturability, error-proofing, ergonomic handling, efficiency, and production.
• Interface with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, engineering management, operations, shop floor personnel, and external vendors.

What You Need:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional industry experience.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Hands-on experience with fabrication and assembly skills (demonstrated through past work or experience via a student team, internship, or personal project).
• Previous experience manufacturing/assembling a full vehicle including exposure to integration efforts.
• Demonstrated exposure to prototype environment with ability to problem solve.
• Understanding of composite part design, material properties, allowables and testing.
• Proficiency with solid modeling and surfacing in 3D CAD Software (NX preferred).
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong communication and inter‑personal skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience programming and handling laser trackers and other dimensional inspection equipment.
• Ability to operate composites related equipment, 3d printers, small CNC routers.
• Experience using Fibersim or Composite Workbench.
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs.

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 $114,000 - $142,000 annually. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.