Archer · 11 hours ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through the design and manufacturing of all-electric aircraft. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring quality in composite airframe structures and leading cross-functional teams to address complex manufacturing issues at supplier sites.
AerospaceElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAir Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Senior Technical Ownership: 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Industrialization Engineering. You have a proven track record of owning quality for composite airframe structures, bonded assemblies, and precision metallic components
Tactical Shop Floor Leadership: You are a "shop floor" engineer. You have the hands-on experience to troubleshoot complex issues at supplier sites—specifically in cleanroom layup, infusion, autoclave/oven cure cycles, and primary structural assembly
APQP Champion: Deep proficiency in AS9145 (APQP/PPAP) and AS9100. You know how to guide a supplier through the rigors of a production ramp while ensuring First Article Inspections (FAI) are robust and meaningful
Root Cause Mastery: Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) using 8Ds, Fishbone, and 5-Whys. You look for the systemic fix, not the "band-aid."
Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to translate technical manufacturing risks into actionable insights for Supply Chain and Design Engineering, ensuring that design intent is manufacturable at the supplier level
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Industrialization Engineering
Proven track record of owning quality for composite airframe structures, bonded assemblies, and precision metallic components
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering
Hands-on experience to troubleshoot complex issues at supplier sites—specifically in cleanroom layup, infusion, autoclave/oven cure cycles, and primary structural assembly
Deep proficiency in AS9145 (APQP/PPAP) and AS9100
Ability to guide a supplier through the rigors of a production ramp while ensuring First Article Inspections (FAI) are robust and meaningful
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) using 8Ds, Fishbone, and 5-Whys
Ability to translate technical manufacturing risks into actionable insights for Supply Chain and Design Engineering
Preferred
Specific experience with AFP/ATL (Automated Fiber Placement), RTM, or advanced bonding techniques for primary structures
Experience supporting FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC) programs, with an understanding of how supplier quality data provides the foundation for airworthiness
Experience evaluating composite tooling for thermal stability and durability to ensure it can handle a 10x production increase without degradation
Proficiency in using PLM, ERP, and QMS platforms to drive supplier transparency and use data (rather than intuition) to make quality decisions
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantisStellantis,United Airlines
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
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Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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