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Archer

Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer

San Jose , United States

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Drive quality engineering and supplier industrialization for the development of advanced composite airframe structures in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

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.

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 Bring

  • Deep Technical Expertise: 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Engineering, with a significant focus on composite airframe structures, bonded assemblies, and complex metallic components.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering (Advanced degree preferred).

  • Shop Floor Credibility: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues on-site at suppliers, particularly in layup, infusion, autoclave/oven cure cycles, and precision structural assembly.

  • Systems Thinking: Deep proficiency in AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), and structured problem-solving (8Ds, 5-Whys, Fishbone) within a regulated aerospace environment.

  • Strategic Leadership: Experience building or leading technical teams through an OEM production ramp, with the ability to balance immediate tactical "fires" against long-term process scalability.

  • Influence & Communication: Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and cross-functional partners in Engineering and Supply Chain.

Desired Experience

  • Composite Specialization: Hands-on experience with high-rate composite manufacturing technologies, automated fiber placement (AFP), or advanced RTM processes.

  • Certification Pedigree: Previous experience supporting FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC) or Production Certification (PC) programs.

  • Tooling Mastery: Expertise in evaluating composite tooling designs for thermal stability, durability, and repeatability at rate.

  • Digital Integration: Experience leveraging PLM, ERP, and QMS systems to drive supplier transparency and data-driven quality decisions.

Key Improvements Made:

  • Consistency: Used the same professional, authoritative tone found in your provided text.

  • Structural Focus: Doubled down on "composite" and "airframe" keywords to ensure the candidate pool is technically qualified.

  • Outcome Oriented: Shifted requirements from "tasks" to "competencies" (e.g., "Shop Floor Credibility" vs. "Experience with suppliers").

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 $117,500 - $161,600. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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$117,500 – $161,600 per year
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