Senior Aircraft Tooling and Equipment Engineer

Job Description

Archer, an aerospace company, is seeking a Senior Aircraft Tooling and Equipment Engineer to contribute to the design, manufacturing, and operation of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. This role is based in San Jose, California.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and analyzes hardware for product assemblies.
• Designs manufacturing equipment and fixtures in-house.
• Creates RFQ packages and manages supplier equipment deliverables.
• Procures components for designed equipment.
• Coordinates with manufacturing and design teams.
• Oversees technician/operator training.
• Processes data, writes reports, and diagnoses equipment malfunctions.
• Implements process control parameters.
• Contributes to reliability analysis.
• Defines and executes product verification/validation testing.
• Supports prototype product builds and production system testing.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of work experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience commissioning and improving equipment.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 2D & 3D CAD software.
• Experience in statistical process control and GD&T.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain organization in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electric aircraft technology.
• A chance to contribute to a sustainable air mobility mission.