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.
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Archer is looking for an experienced Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to be based on-site at one of our key supplier partners in Europe. In this role, you will be the primary supporting quality presence embedded with the supplier, conducting quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities across composite and/or structural component manufacturing. This role is well suited to a quality or supplier quality engineer with an aerospace background, though candidates with a strong composites background from automotive or other advanced-manufacturing industries are also encouraged to apply. Primary experience should be in composites and/or structures.
What You'll Do- Perform supplier quality oversight activities at the supplier site, including source inspection, process audits, and First Article Inspection (FAI), for composite and/or structural components.
- Serve as the on-site quality point of contact between the supplier and Customer’s Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams.
- Review and disposition nonconforming material, drive containment actions, and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Apply quality assurance principles — and, where appropriate, technical integrity oversight — to ensure customer and Archer requirements are clearly understood, and that quality control mechanisms are in place to provide assurance that the part, assembly, and/or service delivers as designed and required.
- Support the development of project and/or business-stream quality strategies and plans, and the delivery and implementation of measurement frameworks, programs, and actions across the scope of services and the full project lifecycle.
- Lead and/or support quality investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action (CA) activities to resolve nonconformances and improve product and process performance.
- Conduct and/or support specific investigations and reporting on quality-related issues as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of proven experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering within a complex manufacturing environment, with primary experience in composites and/or structures. Aerospace background preferred; strong composites experience from automotive or other advanced-manufacturing industries will also be considered.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Familiarity with quality tools and techniques, including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, and First Article Inspection (FAI).
- Working knowledge of quality methodologies including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, and supplier auditing techniques.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and to work to plans, programs, and budgets.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to see issues through to completion.
- Ability to build relationships and influence effectively across a multi-discipline team.
- Willingness and ability to be based on-site at a supplier facility in Europe, with domestic and/or international travel as needed.
- Direct experience with composite manufacturing processes (e.g., layup, bagging, curing/autoclave, bonding, machining, non-destructive inspection/NDI) and associated defect types, or with structural/metallic special processes relevant to high-integrity engineered components.
- Experience driving business improvement and leading change within a supplier or manufacturing organization.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge existing methods and ways of thinking while working effectively within a multi-discipline team.
- Prior experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and design changes, including drawing reviews, technical clarifications, and manufacturability assessments.
- Experience evaluating supplier capacity, readiness, and industrialization scaling from low-rate to higher-rate production.
- Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems for managing bills of materials (BOMs) and maintaining traceability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering in a complex manufacturing environment with composites and/or structures
- Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Familiarity with quality tools and techniques including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, and First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D, and supplier auditing techniques
- Ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and work to plans, programs, and budgets
- Strong attention to detail with follow-through to completion
- Ability to build relationships and influence across multi-discipline teams
- Willingness and ability to be based on-site at a supplier facility in Europe, with domestic and/or international travel as needed
- Direct experience with composite manufacturing processes (layup, bagging, curing/autoclave, bonding, machining, NDI)
- Experience driving business improvement and leading change within a supplier or manufacturing organization
- Prior experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), design changes, drawing reviews, and manufacturability assessments
- Experience evaluating supplier capacity, readiness, and industrialization scaling from low-rate to higher-rate production
- Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems for managing BOMs and maintaining traceability
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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