Sr. Product Quality Engineer - Electrical

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Sr. Product Quality Engineer - Electrical in San Jose, CA to ensure electrical systems and avionics meet strict aerospace quality standards.

You will collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to drive design-to-production quality, implement PFMEA and SPC, and lead inspection planning. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in manufacturing quality, strong experience with first article inspections, MES, and electrical CAD/ERP/PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical systems, avionics components, wiring harnesses, and electrical assemblies meet design, quality, safety, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical design, manufacturing and other departments to ensure smooth transitions from design to production and provide technical guidance on electrical quality issues.
• Support APQP techniques such as PFMEA, control plans and SPC for electrical systems.
• Lead the establishment of electrical system inspection plans.
• Conduct or support FAI in compliance with SAE AS9102 for electrical components and systems.
• Conduct or support Material Review Board dispositions for electrical components and nonconformances.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives for electrical manufacturing processes and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop KPIs to assess electrical system health and manufacturing process capability.
• Identify electrical risks and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate and plan contingencies.
• Develop and deliver training on electrical quality standards, testing practices, and tools.
• Assist in planning and supporting company inspection for FAA and company conformity inspection and certification.

Skills

Electrical quality

APQP

PFMEA

SPC

First article inspection

Electrical test equipment

MES systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD

PLM

ERP

SAP

Sigma/Microsoft BI

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.

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You Need

• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $94,000 - $129,300. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

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.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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