Archer · 2 months ago
Battery Manufacturing Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $167K/yr
3+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The Senior Battery Manufacturing Engineer will lead the design and deployment of battery manufacturing lines, ensuring robust manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of battery manufacturing lines at Archer facilities
Define build sequences, process flows, cycle times, layouts, and manufacturability solutions
Support PFMEA and other risk analysis activities to ensure robust, safe, and reliable manufacturing processes
Develop equipment specifications and partner with suppliers through RFQ, PO, FAT/SAT, installation, and validation to achieve SOP readiness
Prepare budgets, project schedules, and financial justifications for leadership review
Create and execute Factory Acceptance Testing plans, overseeing testing through line development and launch
Drive process control initiatives, focusing on quality, equipment capability, and overall efficiency
Review and resolve quality notifications, participate in Material Review Boards, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Maintain and optimize MES configurations, shop floor routings, process parameters, and data collection protocols
Serve as a technical generalist on production lines, providing troubleshooting support during equipment downtime or process deviations
Identify and lead continuous improvement programs, optimizing product flow, line efficiency, and ergonomics using 5S methodology
Establish KPIs, track performance trends, and proactively mitigate operational risks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
3+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, ideally in EV battery module/pack production
Proven experience scaling from prototypes to high-volume production
Track record in OEE improvement, preventative/predictive maintenance, and process optimization
Strong knowledge of statistical process control, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, Python, or equivalent)
Experience in root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and failure analysis
Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA)
Experience with CAD, PLM, MES, and ERP systems
Understanding of PLCs, robotics, motion control, vision systems, and human-machine safety devices
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
Experience with thermoplastic part joining (e.g., ultrasonic welding)
Knowledge of aviation battery certification (DO-311A, DO-160, RTCA)
Experience with airworthiness, aviation-grade traceability, and configuration management
Familiarity with FAR 23, Part 21, and FAA production certification requirements
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
The Motley Fool
2026-01-09
Company data provided by crunchbase