Sr. Manufacturing Design Engineer - eMotor
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about a month ago · $126,700 - $158,400
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 117 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
- 2026-09-17
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
As a Sr. Manufacturing Design Engineer at Archer, you will bridge the gap between R&D product design and physical production, focusing on the electric propulsion hardware for eVTOL aircraft. Your responsibilities include leading design for manufacturability initiatives, executing prototype builds, defining automation specifications, and ensuring quality control throughout the production process. You will work in a fast-paced environment, applying structured engineering principles to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering
- 3–6+ years of hands-on experience (EV, Automotive, or Aerospace preferred)
- Direct experience building and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic assemblies using advanced automated manufacturing equipment
- Proven expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and drawing reviews
- Demonstrated track record of scaling production lines from early prototype builds through high-volume mass production
- Proficiency using formal methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why)
Nice to have
- Direct hands-on manufacturing experience with EV Drive Units (DU)
- Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting industrial robotics, gantries, and PLCs
- Knowledge of high-voltage (HV) wiring, battery modules, and electric motor safety standards
- Familiarity with eVTOL systems, aircraft configuration management, and airworthiness conformity processes
- Experience establishing Preventive/Predictive Maintenance programs and driving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements
What you get
- Base pay between $126,700 - $158,400
- Pay-for-performance culture
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Safety sensitive role requiring background check and drug screening
- No work visa sponsorship available
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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