Battery & Power Electronics Operations PM

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking an Operations Program Manager in San Jose, CA to drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations for scaling from prototype to production of an all‑electric eVTOL. You will oversee pre-production builds, supplier readiness, and the transition from development to manufacturing.

The role requires 7+ years in aerospace or complex manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on collaboration with technicians and executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in program management, manufacturing engineering, or operations.
• Experience managing programs from development to production.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication.
• Experience with MBOM creation and ERP/MRP/MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver critical work packages spanning engineering development, manufacturing validation, and operational readiness.
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Systems, Ground Ops, and Commercial teams.
• Drive supplier and factory readiness — ensuring MBOMs, ERP/MRP/MES systems, and production lines are validated and configured for launch.
• Orchestrate pre-production build activities, ensuring program milestones are met while balancing quality, cost, and schedule.
• Track and manage program schedules, identifying critical paths, risks, and recovery plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and oversee key handoffs from development to production planning.
• Provide regular updates to leadership, from technical deep-dives to executive-level summaries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize operational efficiency and resource allocation.
• Collaborate directly with technicians and ground operations teams to ensure seamless transition from build to deployment.
• Manage budgets and expenses, identifying cost-savings opportunities without sacrificing performance.
• Balance immediate tactical problem-solving with long-term strategic scaling of Archer’s operational capability.

Skills

Program management

Manufacturing engineering

Operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace experience

Education

Engineering degree

Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Job description

Archer is seeking an Operations Program Manager in San Jose, CA to drive execution across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations for scaling from prototype to production of an all‑electric eVTOL. You will oversee pre-production builds, supplier readiness, and the transition from development to manufacturing.

The role requires 7+ years in aerospace or complex manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on collaboration with technicians and executives.