Staff Supplier Quality Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer in San Jose, CA to lead supplier quality activities for a cutting-edge aerospace program. You will ensure conformity of supplied hardware, drive improvements, and manage AS9100/FAA compliance with audits and corrective actions.

The role requires 7+ years in Quality/Operations/Supply chain, deep aircraft component knowledge, and experience with APQP/PPAP, Six Sigma, and data analysis tools such as Excel/Tableau/MiniTab.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years in Quality/Operations/Supply chain.
• Deep technical expertise in aircraft components: composites or wiring.
• AS9100/FAA/NADCAP quality systems experience including auditing.
• Proficiency with PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, GD&T.
• AS9102 and FAA conformity knowledge.
• Experience driving supplier improvements with 8D.
• Knowledge of AS9145/AS9134; APQP/PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier quality management per AS9100/FAA requirements.
• Perform supplier quality audits and monitor supplier scorecards.
• Apply APQP/PPAP/AS9145, Six Sigma, and Lean to drive performance.
• Manage ASL/AVL, dock-to-stock, non-conforming material, and SCAR processes.
• Discipline and resolve nonconformances; ensure timely MRB actions.
• Serve as SME for the assigned technical quality work package.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean

APQP/PPAP

DFMEA

PFMEA

Tableau

MiniTab

Excel

Quality systems

Quality data analysis

Education

B.S. in STEM

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

MiniTab

Excel

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

• Support deployment of policies, procedures, and standards for Supplier Quality Management that meet AS9100 and FAA requirements, including supplier selection and purchase order quality flow down requirements.
• Perform supplier quality system initial audits and surveillance audits as required. Monitor and provide feedback of supplier scorecard.
• Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP/PPAP/AS9145), Six Sigma and Lean concepts to monitor key characteristics, drive predictable supplier performance and supplier improvement.
• AS9100 process execution including but not limited to the following: supplier portal, Approved Supplier/Vendor List (ASL/AVL), dock to stock program, non-conforming material and Return to Vendor (RTV) process, Supplier Corrective Action Report (SCAR), supplier performance reporting, and receiving inspection plans and inspection results.
• Support a strategy to ensure supplier relationship and delivery of conforming hardware.
• Ensure conformity of products provided by the supply base. Monitor and address deficiencies in Supplier Performance. Ensure that disposition of nonconforming material is handled in a timely manner to support internal MRB processes. This includes issuance and timely resolution of supplier corrective action reports and closure of nonconformance issues.
• Be the subject matter expert in your given work package for technical quality application.

What You Need

• Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM field of study. Advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in Quality/Operations/Supply chain management.
• Deep technical expertise of aircraft components in one of the following categories: critical composite structures or wiring systems.
• Experienced in AS9100 / FAA/ NADCAP compliant Quality systems to include: authoring and deploying policies and procedures and auditing.
• Working knowledge/ proficiency in Quality tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, GD&T elements, etc.
• Working knowledge of AS9102 and FAA conformity process.
• Experienced in eliminating non-conformances at the supplier level through use/implementation of 8D to drive Supplier Zero Defect Strategy
• Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9145 and AS9134.
• Quality Assurance Processes and New Product Development approval process APQP/PPAP.
• Effective at performing data analysis using software such as Excel, Tableau, MiniTab, etc …
• Project management skills demonstrated; solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication & presentation skills both written & oral; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-starter, able to self-motivate and complete tasks with limited supervision; autonomous.

For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $104,600 - $165,900. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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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.

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