Process Analyst

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 for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.

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.

What You'll Do:

The Business Process Analyst will be responsible for meeting with key cross-functional stakeholders to identify, develop, deploy and support business processes. This includes improving existing business processes as well as identifying/driving new processes for the team to improve our scalability, flexibility, cost, and proactiveness.

• You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Develop, maintain and update process documentation, standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and policies that reduce process variation and drive process flexibility, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Applies a lean methodology (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) and lean tools to continuous improvement efforts to achieve financial and customer benefits.
• Participate in project planning and execution related to these initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of process improvements, making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to ensure the operational excellence roadmap, program and projects plans and functional process improvement plans add ongoing value.
  
  

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 2+ years of related business process analysis experience.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results.
• Experience using process modeling and documentation tools like Visio and Lucidchart.
• Understanding of process-mapping methodologies
• Proven experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), or similar approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• You possess strong communication skills and are adept at organizing and presenting information in a clear and persuasive manner.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information to audiences.
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• Certification or Training in Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management
• Experience in Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and other automation tools is a plus
  
  

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 $92,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.