Cost Engineer

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 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.

What Youll Do:

As the Cost Engineer you will analyze production costs, establish cost target methodologies, and enable cross-functional opportunity assessments to drive toward those targets. You will research internal and external data points and bring expertise to cost sensitivity evaluations, enabling data-driven negotiations and design-for-cost evaluations.

Archer is a visionary company moving at an incredible pace, and the Cost Engineer will enable clarity in a complex environment. This is an exciting opportunity to impactsuccess within a company that is disrupting transportation.

Work in a fast-paced environment to model the cost of materials, components, and assemblies throughout the development and production lifecycle

Develop detailed & dynamic should-cost models to:

Influence design for cost initiatives

Impact sourcing strategy and the associated negotiations

Educate key stakeholders on cost sensitivities and opportunities

Identify risks and opportunities and drive action & accountability

Establish cost modeling priorities to maximize impact and value creation for Archer

Manage the cost tracking process for the complete product lifecycle

Distill complex datasets into actionable information for cross-functional leadership

Clearly articulate status, progress, opportunities, and risks to the executive team

Analyze global cost trends to define cost risk mitigation strategies

Full time, based at Archer Headquarters in San Jose

Travel: Minimal

What You Need:

An insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail

Proven ability to cut ambiguity and delivery clarity to stakeholders

Interest in manufacturing processes, market volatility, and design-to-value strategies

Self-starter with a powerful drive to learn and innovate

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced evolving environment and pivot at a moments notice

BS/BA and 6+ years of related experience, or MBA/MS and 4+ years of related experience

Work experience in aerospace, automotive, or EVTOL industries

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance

Experience in should-cost modeling, manufacturing process mapping, raw materials markets and other indexes, executive presentation, and cross-functional coordination

Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities

Strong analytical and computer skills (excel/sheets, word/docs, powerpoint/slides)

Bonus Qualifications:

Data visualization software expertise

Deep experience analyzing technical drawings and data packages

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 Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $124,800 - $156,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.