Senior Aircraft Quality Engineer - Powertrain & Compliance

Archer

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 127,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Archer, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is seeking a qualified Quality Engineer to join its Quality Engineering team. You will oversee design validation, manufacturing processes, inspection planning, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, reliable aircraft throughout the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with design and manufacturing, develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and SPC, lead inspection plan establishment, perform First Article Inspections, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) with 4+ years experience.
Experience creating and approving first article inspections with working knowledge of inspection tools.
Experience with MES systems and creating inspection plans electronically.
Experience with APQP — creating Control Plans, PPAPs, DFM, MSAs, PFMEAs, DFMEAs, and SPC.
Experience working in aerospace/manufacturing in highly regulated environments.
Experience with design reviews including GD&T ASME Y14.5.
Knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500.

Responsibilities

Ensure the powertrain, powertrain components, assemblies, and systems meet design, quality, safety, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements.
Work with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure smooth transitions from design to production and provide guidance on quality issues.
Support APQP techniques such as PFMEAs, Control Plans, and SPC.
Lead the establishment of inspection plans.
Conduct or support First Article Inspection per SAE AS9102.
Facilitate and support Material Review Board dispositions.
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for powertrain manufacturing processes (CAPA).
Develop reports summarizing quality performance, findings, and corrective actions.
Develop KPIs to assess health of manufacturing systems and drive improvements.
Identify risks and coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate them.
Support training on quality standards, practices, and tools.
Assist in planning inspections for FAA conformity inspection and certification.