Quality Systems 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:

As part of our Quality Management Systems team, you will play a key role in developing and defining the policies and procedures that support our AS9100 and FAA certification processes. You will help us achieve airline-like levels of safety while offering urban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire advanced air mobility industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of procedures and standards for a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with AS9100 and FAA regulations.
• Oversee and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) initiatives.
• Collaborate in developing training materials to support the implementation of comprehensive problem-solving methodologies across the organization.
• Assist in Monthly Corrective Action Board (CAB) Meetings.
• Conduct internal audits to assess compliance, effectiveness, and the overall health of the QMS against industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support planning and execution for FAA conformity inspections, including preparation for certification processes to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) with a minimum of 5+ years’ of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and specialized software for Quality and Safety Management.
• Proven experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• In-depth knowledge and application of aerospace policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in Quality Management System standards, including AS9100, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing real-time dashboards using software such as Microsoft Power BI or Sigma.
• Experience with Production Certification (PC) conformity and working with the FAA and Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs).
• Certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt or as an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• AS9100D Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification.

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 $120,000-$150,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.