Archer
Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is creating the world’s first electric airline that moves people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. As the world’s only vertically integrated airline company, Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can carry passengers producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in San Jose, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
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Manager, Quality Management System
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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.
The opportunity
As the leader of our Quality Management System at Archer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality framework for our first certified aircraft, Midnight. Operating at the intersection of AS9100 certification requirements and FAA 14 CFR Part 21 regulatory compliance, you will help establish the quality infrastructure across multiple sites. You will help us overcome the challenge of providing airline-like levels of safety while offering urban air mobility at a price accessible to all, setting the quality standard for the entire advanced air mobility (AAM) industry.
What you’ll do
- Author, maintain, and continuously improve the QMS (Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions) ensuring full compliance with AS9100 and FAA 14 CFR § 21.137 Quality System requirements across all Archer sites
- Serve as the primary quality liaison with the FAA during Production Certification, supporting conformity inspections, and airworthiness certificate issuance activities
- Establish and govern a unified QMS framework across multiple sites, including standardized audit programs, cross-site corrective action processes, and site-level quality leadership structures
- Lead internal and external audits with AS9100 third-party certification body and FAA surveillance audits across all sites
- Own the Corrective Action Board (CAB) and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process to drive systemic resolution of nonconformances across all sites
- Define and report KPIs to senior leadership via Monthly Operations Reviews (MOR) and real-time dashboards
- Integrate quality into Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Flight Operations processes
- Partner with Archer Certification and Safety Department on SMS and Type Certificate obligations
- Manage QMS budget and a geographically dispersed quality team
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) with at least 7+ years’ experience leading quality teams within aerospace or other regulated industry
- Experience hiring, leading and managing salaried & hourly employees
- Experience overseeing and implementing AS9100 certification with an in-depth understanding of AS9102, AS9103, and AS9145
- Direct experience establishing and leading CABs and supporting MOR quality reviews with senior leadership
- Experience leading all aspects of quality to include:
- QMS (Quality Management System)
- Auditing (Internal & External)
- 3rd Party Certification, Receiving Inspection
- In-Process Inspection
- Product Quality Engineering
- FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) implementation
- RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action)
- SPC implementation (Statistical Process Controls)
- APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
- Deployment of quality inspection technologies
Bonus qualifications
- Experience establishing real time dashboards used throughout the organization
- Experience with flight line testing and working with the FAA during a Production Certification process
- AS9100 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Black/Green Belt, or ASQ CQM/CQA certification
- Experience leading teams across multiple sites / locations
- Background or experience with airworthiness assignment and customer aircraft acceptance
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At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $117,500 - $161,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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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
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Report to the Director of Product Quality and serve as the primary Engineering Lead for the development, implementation, and governance of Archer's enterprise Metrology and Dimensional Engineering Program.
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Engineer and execute the strategic roadmap for metrology hardware and software integration, ensuring digital continuity between CAD models and physical inspection results.
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Lead the engineering of comprehensive aircraft inspection plans, utilizing Model-Based Definition (MBD) and advanced GD&T synthesis to ensure design intent is maintained through the conformity phase.
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Architect a robust verification framework for the Midnight program; perform technical risk assessments and engineering analysis on critical characteristics to determine optimal inspection intervals and methods.
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Design, validate, and standardize complex measurement algorithms for critical aircraft features (e.g., wing dihedral, twist, and sweep), utilizing high-precision laser trackers and spatial analyzer platforms.
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Provide engineering oversight for the authoring of technical procedures, ensuring measurement uncertainty budgets and gauge R&R studies meet aerospace structural requirements.
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Act as a technical liaison to Design Engineering, influencing the "Design for Inspection" (DFI) philosophy by reviewing engineering drawings and CAD models for metrology compatibility.
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Lead Dimensional Control investigations into non-conformances, utilizing root cause analysis and engineering principles to resolve complex assembly interface issues.
What you need
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BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
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10+ years of experience in Metrology Engineering or Dimensional Management within aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing.
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Expert-level proficiency in Metrology Engineering software (e.g., PolyWorks, Calypso, or Spatial Analyzer), with the ability to script or automate complex measurement routines.
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Deep technical mastery of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T), including the ability to perform complex 3D tolerance stack-up analysis and influence design tolerances.
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Strong experience in Metrology Systems Engineering, including the selection, commissioning, and qualification of enterprise-level measurement cells (CMM, Laser Tracker, Photogrammetry).
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects, bridging the gap between design requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
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Working knowledge of aerospace quality and engineering standards (AS9100, AS9103, AS9145).
Bonus qualifications
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Professional Engineering (PE) license or relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Calibration Technician or ASQ CQE).
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Experience in Composite Engineering metrology, specifically regarding spring-back analysis and the inspection of large-scale carbon fiber structures.
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Experience with Automated Metrology (Robotic Integration) or In-situ monitoring systems in a high-rate production environment.
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Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) results as they relate to predicted versus actual dimensional variations.
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At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $117,500 - $155,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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Apply to Archer
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.
The opportunity
As the technical leader of our quality team, you will help define the quality requirements and process controls for our first certified aircraft, Midnight. You will help us overcome the challenge of providing airline-like levels of safety while offering urban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire nascent advanced air mobility industry. Length of contract is approximately six months.
What you’ll do
- As the lead Metrologist for Archer you will report directly to our Head of Quality, you will have the responsibility for developing and overseeing the metrology program at Archer
- Take a key role in the development and deployment of metrology tools to ensure Midnight meets design requirements.
- Lead the establishment of an aircraft inspection plan during the test phase of the program at both San Jose and Covington
- Execute / Oversee the verification process for the Midnight program incorporating risk based approach to inspection including design reviews and tolerance stack up analysis
- Lead the development and implementation of laser trackers, faro arms and other key metrology equipment
- Specific responsibilities include establishing critical wing dimensions using a laser tracker, develop a plan to use GearPro on CMMs at Archer, develop a program and train inspectors to measure key features on propellers.
- Collaborate and positively influence cross-functional teams to integrate quality into all business processes
What you need
- Knowledge of multiple metrology programs (Calypso, Metrolog, Faro) with at least 10+ years’ experience
- Experience with complex geometries, model based engineering and GDT.
- Experience with CMMs, laser trackers, broken arms and other metrology equipment
- Experience establishing quality oversight and standardizing inspection techniques
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
- Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500.
Bonus qualifications
- Experience with composite bonding and verification of non rigid geometries
- Experience with flight line testing and working with the FAA
- Experience with electric powertrain, gear metrology or aerospace assembly processes
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 $143,000 - $183,000 annually. 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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Senior Integrated Product Team (IPT) Quality Lead - (SJ2026YS)
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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
- Develop a high-level quality program plan for powertrain components and coordinate actions and priorities across multiple groups.
- Align direct quality representatives and high touch points with design and supply chain partners.
- Ensure the highest standards of product quality throughout the product lifecycle of the aircraft.
- Oversee design validation, supplier deliverables, manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance, ensure the delivery of a safe, reliable, and high-quality aircraft to own quality improvements across the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) program.
- Serve as a highly collaborative single-point contact for all quality activities within electric propulsion.
- Coordinate and track tactical and strategic quality priorities and risks across design, manufacturing, and flight testing.
- Develop metrics and KP ls to assess and act throughout the EPU program to drive continuous improvement.
- Responsible for the total quality plan of key parts, including supplier, incoming, in-process, and EOL inspection plans, ensure knowledge transfer of supplier quality performance to process quality.
- Oversee and drive progress and closure on all EPU RCCA activities.
- Assist in the planning and process for company inspection in support of FAA and Company conformity inspection and certification process.
Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
Minimum Experience Requirements: 5 years of experience in program management, working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments, design reviews, including assessing the ability to verify dimensional requirements GD&T ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), SAP, developing real-time dashboards using Sigma or other similar programs.
Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026YS on resume/CV and cover letter.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $$186,000 to $195,300 per year.
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Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Archer
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
- Ensure the airframe, airframe components, assemblies, and systems meet design, quality, safety, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements
- Work closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other departments to ensure smooth product transitions from design to production. Provide technical guidance on quality-related issues
- Support the development and roll out of Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques such as PFMEAs, control plans and SPC
- Lead the establishment of inspection plans
- Conduct or support First Article Inspection in compliance with SAE AS9102
- Conduct or support Material Review Board dispositions
- Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement initiatives for airframe manufacturing processes, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Develop reports summarizing quality performance, findings, and recommendations for corrective actions
- Develop metrics and KPIs to assess and act on the health of the manufacturing systems to drive continuous improvement
- Identify potential risks and work with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and develop contingency plans
- Develop and support the training of team members and other stakeholders on quality standards, practices, and tools
- Assist in the planning and process for company inspection in support of FAA and Company conformity inspection and certification process
What you need
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) with at least 5+ years experience
- Experience creating and approving first article inspections with working knowledge of the tools required for inspection
- Experience with MES systems and creating inspection plans electronically
- Experience with CAD, PLM, and ERP software
- Experience with APQP - creating PPAPs, DFM, MSAs, FMEAs and SPC.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
- Experience with design reviews including assessing the ability to verify dimensional requirements GD&T ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Demonstrated experience in statistical process control and GD&T
- Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500.
Bonus qualifications
- Experience with SAP
- Experience creating real time dashboards using Sigma or Microsoft BI
- Experience with conformity inspection and working with the FAA and Designees
- Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- Experience with developing/validating automated inspection equipment in a manufacturing environment including working with SQL languages
- Experience with aircraft or composite assembly processes
- Assist in the planning and process for company inspection in support of FAA conformity inspection and certification process
- EV/eVTOL knowledge or experience in Aerospace
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $124,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Archer