Archer · 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $162K/yr
10+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer to lead technical teams in supplier industrialization and quality engineering, ensuring high standards in composite airframe structures and manufacturing processes.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues on-site at suppliers, particularly in layup, infusion, autoclave/oven cure cycles, and precision structural assembly
Deep proficiency in AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), and structured problem-solving (8Ds, 5-Whys, Fishbone) within a regulated aerospace environment
Experience building or leading technical teams through an OEM production ramp, with the ability to balance immediate tactical 'fires' against long-term process scalability
Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and cross-functional partners in Engineering and Supply Chain
Preferred
Hands-on experience with high-rate composite manufacturing technologies, automated fiber placement (AFP), or advanced RTM processes
Previous experience supporting FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC) or Production Certification (PC) programs
Expertise in evaluating composite tooling designs for thermal stability, durability, and repeatability at rate
Experience leveraging PLM, ERP, and QMS systems to drive supplier transparency and data-driven 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
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-19
News Powered by Cision
2026-01-16
2026-01-16
Company data provided by crunchbase