Supplier Development Manager

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 for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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:

• Position: Supplier Development Manager. Full time. Remote work acceptable - must be in close proximity to a major airport.
• 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.
• Travel: 50% or higher as needed, including international
  
  

What you need:

• Master'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
• 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
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• APICS certification
  
  

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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.