Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer role at 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. We are committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports all team members.What You’ll DoSupport 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 setup of IT systems to support AS9100 process execution including: 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, 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, including issuance and timely resolution of supplier corrective action reports and closure of nonconformance issues.What You NeedBachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field. Advanced degree preferred.5+ years experience in Quality/Operations/Supply chain management.Applied technical knowledge and experience in airframe composite structures.Experience with AS9100 / FAA/ NADCAP compliant Quality systems, including authoring and deploying policies and procedures and auditing.Working knowledge of Quality tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, GR&R, GD&T elements.Working knowledge of AS9102 and FAA conformity processes.Experience eliminating non-conformances at the supplier level through use/implementation of 8D to drive a Supplier Zero Defect Strategy.Knowledge of AS9145 and AS9134 quality standards.Quality Assurance Processes and New Product Development approval processes (APQP/PPAP).Proficiency in data analysis using software such as Excel, Tableau, MiniTab, etc.Project management skills with strong analytical ability and attention to detail.Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.Self-starter, able to work with limited supervision and be autonomous.Archer is committed to equal opportunity in employment and supports reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require accommodations should contact 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 an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on 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. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr