Sr. Powertrain Quality Lead

Job Description

Archer Aviation is seeking a Sr. Powertrain Quality Lead to join their Quality Engineering team in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will specialize in aerospace and/or powertrain components and will own a high-level quality program plan for powertrain components, coordinating actions and priorities across multiple groups. This role requires strong organizational skills, presentation abilities, and relationship management with vendors. Technical familiarity with hardware is essential for success.Archer Aviation is dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and supports all team members.Responsibilities:

• Be a 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 KPIs 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) with at least 7+ years experience.
• Experience in program management, meeting deliverables in a highly collaborative environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of APQP - creating PPAPs, DFM, MSAs, FMEA,s and SPC.
• Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500.
• GD&T ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work at Archer Aviation, an aerospace company.
• Chance to advance sustainable air mobility.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.