Archer5620d ago

Composites Manufacturing Engineer

United States·San Josemid

OtherManufacturing EngineerManufacturing & ProductionComposites Manufacturing Engineer

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Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering,

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OtherManufacturing EngineerManufacturing & ProductionComposites Manufacturing Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Responsibilities

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→Develop and validate the manufacturing processes and workflow for composite parts
→Assist in the design for tooling and fixtures required for manufacturing aerospace components
→Generate manufacturing bill of materials as required for the program
→Review drawings and 3D models to ensure they meet design intent
→Coordinate with external suppliers to ensure deliverables are met on schedule
→Troubleshoot manufacturing issues that arise during development and lead root cause corrective actions
→Create process plans and work instructions for each component or system, ensuring the product is in compliance with standard aerospace quality standards
→Support manufacturing production planning and coordination, capacity planning, line design, production execution, and operations process development
→Disposition non-conforming parts, identify root cause, and implement corrective and/or preventive actions to reduce scrap and rework
→Perform continuous improvement to improve yield and reduce production costs
→Perform design reviews and provide technical input related to dynamic systems, assisting in the selection of manufacturing methods, materials, and quality and inspection requirements
→Establish and enforce best practices for critical aerospace components

What you'll need:

→Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
→5+ years of experience in manufacturing critical composite aerospace components
→Understanding of common methods used for composite part manufacture
→Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD models
→CAD design experience (NX preferred)
→Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP)
→Understanding of non-destructive inspection methods
→Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

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Masters in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
12+ years of experience manufacturing rotor or propeller blades
Hands-on involvement in manufacturing and repairs of rotor or propeller blades
Prior involvement in FAA or military rotorcraft certification efforts for rotorcraft (FAA Part 27 and 29)
Proficiency in Python and/or Matlab scripting

This position will require travel up to 10% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.