Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

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:

• Responsible for on time and on quality delivery performance of Archer suppliers.
• Oversee suppliers’ execution of the contract. Develop productive and collaborative partnerships with the selected suppliers.
• Assess supply base capability, capacity, and readiness for the program, including but not limited to supplier engineering, production, and supply chain readiness. Identify risks and develop the appropriate risk mitigation plans with the internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate suppliers progress and situation to internal stakeholders.
• As needed, proactively manage supply base issues through the life of the program, coordinating the development of solid recovery plans with internal and external stakeholders, as well as systematic RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action).
• Contributes to the development and implementation of supplier management plans, processes, and procedures.  Actively involved in continuous improvement internally to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
• Perform supplier quality system initial audits and surveillance audits as required. Assist in the development of supplier scorecard criteria.
• 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. Assist in the development of supplier scorecard criteria.
• Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP/PPAP/AS9145), Six Sigma and Lean concepts to monitor key characteristics, drive predictable supplier performance and supplier improvement.
• Participate in the set up of IT systems to support 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 robust sampling/inspection plans and a dock-to-stock strategy.
• 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.
• Travel: 50% or higher as needed, including international 

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply chain
• 10 years of related experience, ideally in Aerospace industry
• Results oriented individual, with experience in supply chain management, industrial engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing management
• 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.
• Experience working with suppliers in a fast paced, highly technical and regulated environment
• Excellent communication and influence skills
• Solid analytical and computer skills
• Strong team player
• Demonstrate flexibility

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $117,000 - $135,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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 ******@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.