Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to promote sustainable air mobility. The company emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise in Supplier Industrialization, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Engineering, with a focus on electrical and electronic components such as PCB/PCBA, wiring harnesses, connectors, semiconductors, and power electronics assemblies.
• Lead and build technical teams through an OEM production ramp, balancing immediate tactical challenges with long-term process scalability.
• Translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and cross-functional partners in Engineering and Supply Chain.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8Ds, 5-Whys, Fishbone).
• Support FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC) or Production Certification (PC) programs.
• Leverage PLM, ERP, and QMS systems to drive supplier transparency and data-driven quality decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related STEM field (Advanced degree preferred).
• 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.
• 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.
• Deep proficiency in AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8Ds, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing technologies in an aerospace or high regulatory environment, including PCBA, wiring harnesses, avionics, flight control systems, and environmental control systems.
• Previous experience supporting FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC) or Production Certification (PC) programs.
• 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.
• Experience leveraging PLM, ERP, and QMS systems to drive supplier transparency and data-driven quality decisions.

Qualifications

• 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 or electric vehicle components.

Skills

• Strategic Leadership
• Systems Thinking
• Electronics Specialization
• Digital Integration

Benefits

Archer offers a competitive compensation package, with a base pay range of $140,500 - $183,000, determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

$140,500 - $183,000

Schedule

N/A