Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer

1w1 week ago

Archer

San Jose, US · Full-time · $182,500 – $228,100

About this role

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility. The mission involves designing, manufacturing, and operating aircraft that carry four passengers with minimal noise. We're scaling production of the cutting-edge Electric Propulsion System (EPS), comprising Electric Motor, Inverter, and Propeller assemblies.

The Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer bridges the gap between design and high-volume production, serving as an expert in Battery/HVPS assemblies or Electric Drive Units (EDU). This role owns major CapEx projects from factory layout to commissioning, while driving technical excellence in processes like stator manufacturing and End-of-Line testing. You'll thrive in a high-pressure environment supporting aggressive production targets.

Join a multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on one of the most technically demanding manufacturing systems in the factory. Lead and mentor engineers from Associate to Senior levels in a fast-paced, high-cadence setting. Foster diversity and inclusion to drive better insights and success.

Scale capacity through strategic CapEx and continuous improvement to build world-class hardware. Maintain agility to design production lines at risk while specifications finalize. Manage vendors and stakeholders to keep projects on track, on budget, and ahead of the technology curve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
7+ years of experience in EV or Aerospace manufacturing with deep technical knowledge of Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU) including stator, rotor, or gearbox production
Proven track record of managing large-scale CapEx projects ($10M+), driving the entire lifecycle from equipment specification and commissioning to full-scale production handover
Experience leading and developing multi-level engineering teams (Associate to Senior), fostering technical growth in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Expertise in scaling high-volume production of powertrain components like electric motors and inverters
Knowledge of automated manufacturing systems for aerospace or EV applications
Ability to manage complex assembly processes including EOL testing and gearbox integration

Responsibilities

Build and mentor a high-performing multi-disciplinary engineering team, providing technical mentorship from Associate to Senior Engineers
Own the full lifecycle of major CapEx projects, from initial factory layout and equipment sourcing to final commissioning and handover
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU), overseeing processes like stator manufacturing, gearbox assembly, and End-of-Line testing
Lead the transition from concept to high-volume manufacturing, designing production lines at risk while product specifications are finalized
Optimize processes in a high-pressure, high-cadence environment to solve continuous improvement challenges and meet aggressive production targets
Manage vendor relationships and internal stakeholders to ensure capacity increases stay on track, on budget, and ahead of the technology curve