Manager, Manufacturing Design Engineering - Electric Motor
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $152,100 - $190,100
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 71 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 226 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.
About this role
The Manager of Manufacturing Design Engineering for Electric Motors at Archer will lead a team focused on the production of high-voltage electric propulsion systems for eVTOL aircraft. This role involves managing equipment specifications, overseeing the design and ramp-up of manufacturing processes, and ensuring production capacity meets targets. The position requires hands-on problem-solving and collaboration with various teams to optimize manufacturing efficiency under tight schedules.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering (or equivalent)
- 2+ years of technical management experience
- 5+ years in high-volume, automated manufacturing (EV, Aerospace, or Semiconductor preferred)
- Deep core expertise in at least one key drive unit subsystem (Stator, Rotor, Inverter, Gearbox, or Actuators)
- Strong knowledge of automated assembly processes
- Hands-on experience developing specifications for PLCs, industrial robotics, vision systems, dispense systems, torque tools, and human/machine safety devices
Nice to have
- Direct programming or architecture experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley) and complex MES integrations
- Strong working knowledge of electrical and industrial safety codes, including NFPA 79, NEC, UL508A, ANSI/RIA 15.06, and OSHA regulations
- Experience taking complex electromagnetic assemblies from initial NPI prototype builds through full-scale automated line qualification
What you get
- Base pay targeting between $152,100 - $190,100
- Pay-for-performance culture
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
- Safety-sensitive role with background check and drug screening requirements
Worth weighing
- No specific information on additional benefits or perks beyond salary
- The role is described as safety-sensitive, which may involve stricter hiring and employment conditions
- High-pressure environment may not suit everyone
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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