Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
💰 $83,700 – $135,100/yr
At a glance
- Who can apply
- United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site · San Jose, California, United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years (as stated by the employer)
- Salary
- $83,700 – $135,100/yr · published by the employer
- ✓ Mentions visa sponsorship or relocation support
- ✓ Open to early-career candidates
Checked against the employer's source on October 14, 2026. Details come from the employer's posting; confirm them on the application page.
Job Description
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
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.
- Senior Systems Ownership: 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering, with a specific focus on Powertrain components. Strong preference for experience in aerospace, machining, engine or rotating components.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Functional Testing Expertise: Proven capability to support and troubleshoot powertrain component testing, including Acceptance Test Procedure execution, functional and performance bench testing, and environmental or stress testing for safety critical engine hardware.
- APQP for Systems: Strong command of AS9145 (APQP/PPAP). You know how to ensure a supplier’s "Black Box" meets all requirements through robust Design Verification and Process Validation.
- Technical Bridge-Building: Serve as a technical liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Supply chain, Manufacturing and Program Managements. Support drawing reviews, technical clarifications, and manufacturability assessments during new product introductions and design changes.
