Archer · 14 hours ago
Sr. Product Quality Engineer - Electrical
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expArcher 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. The Sr. Product Quality Engineer - Electrical will ensure electrical systems and components meet design and quality requirements, support product transitions from design to production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives within electrical manufacturing processes.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure electrical systems, avionics components, wiring harnesses, and electrical assemblies meet design, quality, safety, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements
Work closely with electrical design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other departments to ensure smooth product transitions from design to production
Provide technical guidance on electrical quality-related issues
Support the development and roll out of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) techniques such as electrical system Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Lead the establishment of electrical system inspection plans
Conduct or support First Article Inspection (FAI) in compliance with SAE AS9102 for electrical components and systems
Conduct or support Material Review Board dispositions for electrical components and nonconformances
Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement initiatives for electrical manufacturing processes, including root cause analysis of electrical failures and implementation of corrective/preventative actions
Develop metrics and KPIs to assess electrical system health and manufacturing process capability to drive continuous improvement
Identify potential electrical risks and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and develop contingency plans
Develop and support the training of team members and other stakeholders on electrical quality standards, testing practices, and tools
Assist in the planning and process for company inspection in support of FAA and Company conformity inspection and certification process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering with at least 5+ years experience in manufacturing quality
Experience creating and approving first article inspections for electrical components with working knowledge of electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, impedance analyzers, hipot testers, etc.)
Experience with MES systems and creating electrical inspection plans and test procedures electronically
Experience with electrical CAD, PLM, and ERP software
Experience with APQP for electrical components - creating PPAPs, DFM, MSAs, and SPC for electrical parameters
Experience working in an electrical manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
Demonstrated experience in statistical process control for electrical testing and electrical measurement systems analysis
Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, and electrical standards like DO-160, MIL-STD-810, IPC standards
Preferred
Experience with SAP
Experience creating real time electrical test dashboards using Sigma or Microsoft BI
Experience with conformity inspection and working with the FAA and Designees on electrical systems certification
Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
Experience with electrical propulsion systems
Knowledge of electrical safety standards, EMI/EMC testing, and high-voltage testing protocols
EV/eVTOL electrical systems knowledge or experience in Aerospace electrical systems
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
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