Product Assurance Systems Specialist

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:

• Collaborate with engineers in the quality verification process of aircraft and electromechanical systems
• Provide leadership and help mentor staff to diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities
• Provide inspection support to ensure aircraft and their components are conforming to the engineering requirements
• Provide throughput support to improve the planning and execution for inspection
• Work with Engineers and Inspectors to implement viable Control Plans
• Assess organization chokepoints in the inspection process and suggest improvements to management
• Identify risks, opportunities for improvement, and non-compliance with the Quality Management System
• Provide support for troubleshooting of various quality systems, tools and processes
• Document processes for how work gets done
• Investigate problems, determine root causes and implement valid corrective actions
  
  

What you need:

• 8+ years of related experience in a technical field, with 5 years of Quality experience
• Bachelor's degree or 15 years total experience in a manufacturing or quality role
• Ability to provide off-hours and on-call support
• Understanding of AS9100 requirements
• Must have extensive experience using shop tools and calibrated aerospace tooling
• Understanding aircraft safety, tool control, FOD, and industry standards
• Experience working in a product development environment
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Google suite
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly regulated environment with adaptability to changing priorities
• Familiarity with precision measurement equipment control and calibration
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection requirements
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Great communication skills, curiosity, and a high attention to detail
• Able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
  
  

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Preferred bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of IPC 610/620
• Familiarity with AS9100
• Experience as an auditor.
• Experience working with an MES and ERP system
• Experience with electric aircraft
• Experience with high voltage wiring, batteries, and electric motor controllers
• Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience
  
  

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 $93,840 - $105,400. 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 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.