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Technical Program Manager – Composites
Company | Archer |
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Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
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Salary | $150000 – $185000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in composite manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a program or technical leadership role.
- Strong technical understanding of composite materials, fabrication methods (layup, bonding, autoclave/oven curing), and structural design principles.
- Demonstrated success in managing program schedules, technical scope, and cross-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Experience with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, Jira) and standard office applications.
- Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-iteration environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all technical and programmatic aspects of assigned composite assembly programs.
- Own the program schedule, scope, and cost performance; develop detailed project plans and track milestones.
- Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure program objectives are met.
- Provide technical direction and program oversight from design through delivery of composite assemblies.
- Manage program risks, issues, and changes, and communicate program status to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure technical solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements, while balancing cost and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, execution, and cross-team collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications
- NX Experience
- Teamcenter Experience
- SAP Experience
- Part 23 Certification Experience
- EVTOL Background