Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead manufacturing engineering for the Electric Propulsion System (EPS) of an all-electric eVTOL aircraft, bridging design and high-volume production of Battery/HVPS and Electric Drive Units.
Role type
Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer
Builds
Electric Propulsion System (EPS) components including Electric Motor, Inverter, and Propeller assemblies for Archer's eVTOL aircraft
Domain
Aerospace / Electric Aviation / Powertrain Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Battery/HVPS assembly expertise, Electric Drive Units (EDU) knowledge, CapEx project management, team leadership and mentorship, concurrent engineering design, industrial automation (robotics/PLCs), GD&T, SPC, DMAIC/8D problem-solving
Preferred skills
Dyno testing experience, high-voltage battery safety validation, IATF 16949/AS9100 quality frameworks, NX factory layout simulation
Technologies
NX, AutoCAD, PLM, MES, Robotics, PLCs, Gantry systems
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary engineering squad, own the full lifecycle of major CapEx projects, serve as Subject Matter Expert for Battery/HVPS or EDU processes, lead transition from concept to high-volume manufacturing, optimize production lines for high cadence, manage vendor relationships and internal stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities