Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
