About the job
Archer Aviation Inc., located in San Jose, California, is pioneering the aerospace industry with our innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to revolutionize sustainable air mobility, creating an aircraft capable of carrying four passengers while minimizing noise pollution.
At Archer, we aim high, tackle complex challenges, and recognize that diversity is key to our success. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of all team members, promoting a culture of support and celebration.
About The Role:
As we ramp up production of our cutting-edge Midnight 1.0 aircraft and innovate the next-generation Midnight 1.1 platform, you will join our Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team to seamlessly integrate aircraft design with production processes.
In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the manufacturing strategy for aircraft assembly and integration, acting as a technical leader to define and scale Archer's aircraft design and production, guiding the journey from prototype to early production ramp.
You will collaborate across various teams, Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Certification, to establish best-in-class manufacturing solutions for both current and future aircraft platforms.
What You’ll Do:
- Define the manufacturing strategy for aircraft assembly and integration, setting build plans and methods for next-generation aircraft programs in the design phase.
- Lead the development and execution of scalable manufacturing processes for aircraft, transitioning from prototype to production.
