Cost Development Manager

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 Development Manager you are responsible for managing the cost of the product. You will leverage data across actual production costs, forecasted product costs, established targets, and industry data to drive cross-functional initiatives to maximize the scalability of the business. Archer is a visionary company moving at an incredible pace, and the Product Cost Lead will be responsible for enabling clarity in a complex environment and drive action to maximize the success of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to impact long-term success within a company that is disrupting legacy transportation systems.

Lead a Cost Engineer to define data-drive goals and impactful initiatives

Analyze global cost trends to define cost opportunity and risk mitigation strategies

Engage with cross-functional leaders to drive the success of cost-focused opportunities

Work in a fast-paced environment and engage progress toward cost reductions

Clearly articulate status, progress, opportunities, and risks

Present concisely at the executive level to create awareness and influence initiatives

Distill complex datasets into actionable information

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 lead high-impact cross-functional collaborative initiatives

Keen ability to cut through ambiguity and delivery clarity to stakeholders

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 experience, or MBA/MS and 4+ years of 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

Experience Program Management and Finance roles

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. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.