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We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nWhat You’ll Do \nLead dimensional engineering strategy for complex aerospace and eVTOL structures, ensuring geometric integrity, tolerance robustness, and compliance with ASME Y14.5 and aerospace standards across the product lifecycle. \nDefine and approve GD&T schemes, datum structures, and tolerance allocation methodologies for composite, machined, bonded, and assembled components to support manufacturability, inspectability, and functional performance. \nEstablish dimensional control plans, key characteristics, and variation reduction strategies for flight-critical structures, integrating statistical tolerance analysis and risk-based prioritization. \nDevelop and review measurement strategies, inspection plans, and metrology requirements, including CMM, laser scanning, photogrammetry, and tooling validation methods. \nOversee dimensional validation activities during prototype, pre-production, and production phases, ensuring readiness for certification, conformity, and regulatory audits. \nProvide technical leadership in interpreting aerospace specifications, early architecture documents, and evolving design definitions to guide downstream dimensional decisions. \nManage and mentor dimensional engineering teams, setting technical standards, reviewing analyses, and ensuring consistency of best practices across programs. \nInterface with DERs, certification authorities, and internal stakeholders to support compliance documentation, dimensional substantiation, and audit readiness. \nMinimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.\nMinimum Experience Requirement: Dimensional Engineer or related occupational title in which 5 years of dimensional engineering experience with diverse manufacturing process was gained.\nSpecial Requirement: Must have in-depth knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5-1994/2009/2018; diverse measurement systems and when they are best implemented; and basic statistical concepts and process control. Must have proficiency in 1D and 3D dimensional variation analysis and 3DCS software.\nTravel Requirement: Up to 15% domestic and international travel.\nAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $336,810 to $353,650 per year. #LI-DNI\nPlease apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026SB on resume/CV and cover letter. \nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher 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. 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