Operations Program Manager, Powertrain

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field.

7+ years of experience in program management, manufacturing engineering, or operations within aerospace, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries.

Demonstrated success managing technical programs through development, pre-production builds, and factory readiness into production.

Strong technical acumen; able to dive deep with engineers while also communicating effectively with executives and external partners.

Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering and operations, supply chain, and product introduction processes (MBOM creation, build validation, ERP/MRP/MES systems).

Proven ability to orchestrate large-scale cross-functional efforts in high-stakes environments.

At Archer, you will help pioneer the future of sustainable aviation. You’ll join a world-class team pushing the boundaries of engineering, manufacturing, and operations, tackling challenges that have never been solved before. If you’re a builder, a problem-solver, and a connector across disciplines, this is your opportunity to make history.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,800 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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

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. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Own and deliver critical work packages and projects 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.