Engineering Program Manager, Propellers

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead our propeller programs within Archer's Program Management Office. This role will be responsible for managing propeller systems including the propeller and internal systems, integration, and production. The position requires a deep understanding of aviation/aerospace programs and experience with various propeller systems, technologies and suppliers</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and risk management plans. Lead propeller engineering programs to optimize performance and reliability.</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and test teams to drive technical problem-solving and continuous product and process improvements.</li> <li>Serve as primary customer and stakeholder point of contact for program status updates, technical reviews, and issue resolution.</li> <li>Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including schedules, risk registers, and technical reports, in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Drive Trade studies and apply advanced knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes to support the design, testing, and production of high-performance propeller blades and oversee supplier relationships.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Leadership:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Guide material selection, manufacturing processes and designs for propellers.</li> <li>Oversee/support propeller integration with Electrical Propulsion System including design and product validation.</li> <li>Lead technical reviews and design validation activities.</li> <li>Manage weight targets and structural performance requirements</li> <li>Drive propeller manufacturing optimization and cost reduction initiatives.</li> <li>Contribute to technology roadmap and optimization/opportunity initiatives</li> </ul> <p><strong>Program Management:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and track program metrics and KPIs.</li> <li>Manage program bu ... (truncated, view full listing at source)