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Archer Technologies is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, designing and manufacturing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team defines and delivers the production systems that will build the next generation of aircraft, operating at the intersection of product design, factory strategy, and capital execution.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Tooling & Equipment, you will lead the development of complex manufacturing equipment and tooling solutions critical to aircraft assembly. You will own the complete lifecycle from early concept through factory integration and production ramp, requiring strong technical depth, capital project ownership, and the ability to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions.
Key responsibilities include:
Capital Equipment & Production System Development: Lead design and development of tooling, fixtures, and automated/semi-automated equipment. Translate product and manufacturing requirements into detailed equipment specifications. Develop station concepts, process flows, and equipment architectures. Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) inputs with engineering teams. Define safety, quality, and throughput requirements early in design.
Supplier Engagement & Execution: Author and release RFQ packages for tooling and equipment. Evaluate supplier proposals, capabilities, and technical approaches. Lead technical reviews and down-selects with cross-functional stakeholders. Partner with suppliers to co-develop manufacturable, scalable solutions. Own supplier performance through design, build, and delivery phases.
Manufacturing Line Implementation & Validation: Oversee equipment design reviews, prototype builds, and factory commissioning. Validate equipment performance against specifications and production requirements. Support production ramp and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role requires deep expertise in manufacturing engineering, capital equipment design, and supplier management within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
