Staff Airframe Manufacturing Engineer

As a Staff Airframe Manufacturing Engineer at Archer, your primary responsibilities include providing technical leadership for airframe manufacturing processes, owning the lifecycle of airframe builds, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance. You will also develop tooling strategies, maintain quality and structural integrity on the shop floor, and mentor fellow engineers and technicians.

To qualify for the Staff Airframe Manufacturing Engineer role at Archer, you should hold a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or possess equivalent experience. Additionally, at least 8 years of aerospace manufacturing experience, specifically focusing on airframe assembly and composite structures, is essential, along with proficiency in advanced manufacturing tools.

A successful Staff Airframe Manufacturing Engineer at Archer should possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a knack for cross-functional coordination. You must also have expertise in driving Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles, advanced manufacturing tools such as CAD and SAP, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments while maintaining attention to detail.

At Archer, the targeted salary for the Staff Airframe Manufacturing Engineer position ranges between $126,400 and $158,000, dependent on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer values a pay-for-performance culture which rewards contributions aligned with our business strategy.

Yes, Archer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. If you require assistance during the application or hiring process, you can reach out to Archer’s People Team for support.

Discuss specific projects where you applied composite manufacturing techniques such as layup, bonding, and curing. Highlight the challenges you faced and how you resolved them while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Be ready to share examples of situations where you performed root-cause analysis and implemented corrective actions. Emphasize your methodology and how it ensured project timelines and quality standards were met.

Talk about your style of mentorship, how you promote a culture of ownership and accountability, and share specific examples of how you've successfully guided team members in their development.

Explain your knowledge of FAA requirements and give examples of how you've aligned manufacturing processes and documentation with regulatory standards in past roles.

Provide a concrete example illustrating how you made decisions that prioritized both high precision and practical constraints, reinforcing the need for adaptability in a rapidly evolving manufacturing environment.

List tools such as CAD, PLM, and MES that you have experience with, and describe how they have helped streamline manufacturing processes and improve output.

Share examples of your involvement in DFM initiatives, focusing on how you collaborated with design teams to ensure manufacturability while also reducing costs and production time.

Discuss your perspective on the complexities of airframe manufacturing, including the integration of various components and materials, and how you address these challenges effectively.

Share your strategies for staying informed, such as attending conferences, reading industry journals, joining professional networks, or engaging in continuous education opportunities.

Express genuine enthusiasm for Archer’s mission of advancing sustainable air mobility, and discuss how your personal values align with the company's commitment to diversity and innovative engineering solutions.