Manufacturing Industrial Engineer Internship

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.  Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. Manufacturing Industrial Engineer Internship At Archer (View all jobs) San Jose, CA Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.  Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. This internship is a part of a 10-week summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.  What You’ll Do: Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Intern to join our manufacturing team. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in Industrial Engineering. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced team to contribute to the design or production of our aircraft. Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify areas for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost reduction Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, track key performance indicators, and provide insights for process optimization Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and quality assurance, to achieve production goals and resolve any manufacturing-related issues Prepare and present materials in support of readiness reviews Interface with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management to accomplish objectives safely and efficiently What You Need: Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Aerospace or Industrial Engineering at an accredited university, preferably a Junior going in to your Senior year Experience with time study analysis Exposure to defining time standards Experience with 3D modeling in a production line Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals Results focused  Aligned with Archer’s core values  Bonus Qualifications: Previous coursework or experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering or related fields Familiarity with manufacturing tools, equipment, and software Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles Familiarity with the aviation industry Ability to relocate to Covington, GA after graduation, if offered a full time position Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $25-$35 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.   Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Archer is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to  People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.