EPS Manufacturing Engineer

About this role

Archer seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design and scale production of its Electric Propulsion System for eVTOL aircraft. You'll drive manufacturing strategy from concept through high-rate production, collaborating across teams to optimize processes, automation, and tooling while ensuring design for manufacturability and production reliability.

What you'll do

• Design and scale EPS production line layout, automation strategy, tooling, and ramp-up planning
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives for electric motor and propeller assemblies
• Develop manufacturing build plans defining part flow, line layout, equipment, and bill of materials
• Specify and validate automation systems, tooling, and test equipment; perform PFMEA analysis
• Author work instructions and support first article builds and production validation testing
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies

What they're looking for

• Manufacturing engineering and production planning
• Equipment commissioning and OEE optimization
• CAD, PLM, MES, and ERP systems
• GD&T and statistical process control (SPC)
• Structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D, 5 Whys)
• Industrial automation and robotics
• Technical documentation and communication
• Electric motor or EV drive unit manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Base pay range of $120,000 - $150,000
• Pay-for-performance culture with performance-based rewards
• Work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology
• Collaborative, inclusive workplace environment
• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified applicants