Cost Engineer

What You’ll 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 impact  success 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 moment’s 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 Company’s 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.

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.