Engineering Trainer - PLM, CAD, and Configuration Enablement

Archer Aviation Inc

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$122,880–$153,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Automotive Engineering, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Strategy, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CATIA CAD, Change Control, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Management, Data Quality, Data Structures, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Engineering Change Management, Geometry, Internet Video, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Process Capability, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulations, Standards Development, Team Player, Teamcenter, Technical/Engineering Design, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the Role

As the Engineering Trainer, you will enable engineers and cross-functional teams to effectively use PLM, CAD, and configuration management tools in a disciplined, compliant, and efficient manner. You will design and deliver structured training programs that ensure users understand how to work in Teamcenter, execute model-based workflows, and maintain strong data integrity and configuration control practices. You will support onboarding, continuous learning, and regulatory readiness through well-structured training, documentation, and evidence of competency.

What Youll Do

• Deliver onboarding training for all personnel who require access to PLM tools • Deliver NX CAD training covering modeling fundamentals, best practices, and advanced techniques • Provide Teamcenter PLM training on workflows, data management, and system navigation • Develop and deliver training modules covering Teamcenter fundamentals, engineering change workflows • Teach CAD principles including modeling strategy, feature discipline, and assembly structure expectations • Train users on Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) workflows and best practices • Create structured, role-based learning paths for designers, Change Approvers, and support teams • Develop and maintain training materials including guides, reference sheets, videos, and web pages • Maintain and update Confluence documentation sites with training materials, standards, and process guides • Maintain organized training libraries and ensure materials remain up-to-date with evolving processes and system capabilities • Serve as the first line of guidance for common PLM and CAD usage questions, directing teams to appropriate training resources and documentation • Communicate new processes, updates, and training expectations across the engineering organization • Partner with Configuration Management and Product Lifecycle Engineering teams to support rollouts, workflow changes, and tool upgrades • Support Design Data Integrity and Configuration Management teams with training on new processes and tools • Gather user feedback, monitor adoption trends, and continuously improve training content to reduce errors, improve compliance, and increase tool proficiency

What You Need

A self-starter mindset with a strong desire to teach, communicate, and help others succeed

Ability to train users on CAD systems (NX, CATIA, CREO/Pro-E, or equivalent) and PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, 3DX, or equivalent)

Background as a design engineer, CAD specialist, or drafter with practical experience creating production-ready CAD

Experience working in and training Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) workflows

Ability to model complex components, ideally including surfacing-driven geometry and Wave Linking to Interface Control Models

Understanding of engineering change processes, including Change Requests, Change Notices, and related workflows

Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex engineering and CM concepts into practical, easy-to-understand training content

Experience creating training materials such as web pages, presentations, written guides, or video tutorials

Comfort leading workshops, hands-on training sessions, and group learning environments

Ability to collaborate across engineering, CM, quality, and IT teams

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation discipline

Bonus Qualifications

Hands-on experience in Siemens Teamcenter, including workflows, BOM management, and data structures

Experience in NX, CATIA, or both, with deep familiarity in model lifecycle expectations and best practices

Experience training composite modeling workflows in CPD (Composite Part Design) or Fibersim

Ability to coordinate and facilitate working groups to define organizational standards and best practices

Experience supporting PLM adoption, training initiatives, or enterprise rollout programs

Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other complex engineering environments

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $122,880 - $153,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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Archer Aviation Inc