Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,500 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, seeks a Candidate experienced in Supplier Industrialization and Manufacturing Engineering to help design and manufacture all-electric aircraft. With a focus on quality engineering and technical leadership, you will tackle complex production challenges and work in an inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a base pay range of $140,500 to $183,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Engineering.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues on-site at suppliers.
• Experience leveraging PLM, ERP, and QMS systems in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, and operate an all-electric aircraft.
• Manage technical teams through OEM production ramp.

Skills

Supplier Industrialization

Manufacturing Engineering

Quality Engineering

Electrical components expertise

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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.

We believe that diversity in the workplace makes us smarter, drives better insights, and lifts us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports 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 strong focus on electrical and electronic components including PCB/PCBA, wiring harnesses, connectors, semiconductors, and power electronics assemblies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related STEM field (Advanced degree preferred).
• Shop Floor Credibility: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and integration issues on-site at suppliers, particularly in PCBA fabrication and assembly, cable/harness manufacturing, box builds, and high-reliability electrical system integration.
• Systems Thinking: Deep proficiency in AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8Ds, 5-Whys, Fishbone) within regulated aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability electronics environments.
• 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

• Electronics Specialization: Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing technologies in an aerospace or high regulatory environment. Areas of expertise include: PCBA, wiring harnesses, avionics, flight control systems, and environmental control systems.
• Certification Pedigree: Previous experience supporting FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC) or Production Certification (PC) programs.
• Tooling Mastery: Expertise in assessing supplier tooling, fixturing, and test infrastructure for PCBA and electrical assemblies, ensuring robust process control, thermal stability, durability, and consistent quality at production rate.
• Digital Integration: Experience leveraging PLM, ERP, and QMS systems to drive supplier transparency and data-driven quality decisions.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in Quality/Operations/Supply chain management.
• Deep technical expertise of aircraft components or electric vehicle components.

Compensation: For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $140,500 – $183,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.