Staff Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Scaling production of Archer's Electric Propulsion System (EPS) — the heart of the eVTOL aircraft — including electric motor, inverter, and propeller assemblies.
Role type
Staff Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer
Builds
High-rate manufacturing lines for electric propulsion systems (motors, inverters, propellers) for eVTOL aircraft.
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Advanced Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electric motor integration, manufacturing system scaling, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), automation strategy, PFMEA, GD&T, statistical process control (SPC), structured problem-solving (DMAIC/8D/5 Whys), CAD/PLM/MES/ERP systems, mechanical and electronic assembly.
Preferred skills
EV Drive Unit manufacturing, industrial automation (PLC/robotics), high-voltage systems, aircraft conformity, NX/AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
Design and scale EPS production line layout and automation; collaborate cross-functionally on new system integration; develop manufacturing build plans and work instructions; validate automation and test equipment; perform PFMEA for risk mitigation; support first article builds and production validation; drive continuous improvement via Lean/Six Sigma.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scaling focus