Key skills
Composite manufacturing processesAerospace quality standardsCAD design (NX preferred)Engineering drawings interpretationNon-destructive inspection methodsContinuous improvementManufacturing workflow developmentRoot cause analysisProduction planningProcess documentationTechnical input for design reviewsHands-on manufacturing experienceFAA certification knowledgePythonMatlab proficiencyTechnical communication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationMATLABCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on sustainable air mobility through the development of an all-electric aircraft. They are seeking a highly motivated engineer to design and produce a new composite rotor blade for unmanned vehicle platforms, requiring collaboration across various teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
- 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