Manager, Manufacturing Design Engineering - Electric Motor
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- managers
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $152,100.0 - $190,100.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead and scale a high-performing Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team responsible for Electric Motor/Drive Unit production lines. Own end-to-end capital equipment execution, from RFQ and design specs through commissioning and ramp-up. Partner with Product Design to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and optimize products for automated assembly. Manage integrator and supplier relationships, and present program status to executive leadership.
Hard Requirements
- B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering (or equivalent)
- 2+ years of technical management
- 5+ years in high-volume, automated manufacturing (EV, Aerospace, or Semiconductor preferred)
- Deep core expertise in Electric Motor/Drive Unit subsystems (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 safety devices
- Experience in capex budgeting, vendor RFQ management, line balancing, layout design
- Executing FAT/SAT protocols
- Mastery of structured root-cause methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, 5-Why)
- Practical application of GD&T, SPC, and PFMEAs
- Proficiency using 3D CAD (Siemens NX preferred), PLM (Teamcenter), MES, and ERP platforms
Soft Requirements
- Clear communicator
- High-ownership, bias-for-action attitude
- Thrive in a fast-paced hardware development environment
- Advanced Automation Controls experience
- Strong working knowledge of electrical and industrial safety codes
- Experience taking complex electromagnetic assemblies through NPI and automated line qualification