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

Join our Quality Management Systems team and play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with AS9100 and FAA regulatory requirements. As an integral part of our certification processes, you will conduct audits of policies, procedures, and operational practices to verify our approved processes that align with aerospace industry standards. Your expertise will ensure the effectiveness of our quality systems, supporting our mission to prioritize safety and achieve and maintain quality standards in advanced air mobility while setting a new benchmark for urban air transportation that is both innovative and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop checklists, conduct, and document internal audits to assess compliance with internal company processes that align with AS9100 standards, FAA Production Certification, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, including the FAA and other certification authorities, during surveillance audits, inspections, and assessments.
• Develop comprehensive audit reports, clearly detailing nonconformances, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead or facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) activities to address audit findings, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation to ensure ongoing adherence to AS9100 standards and FAA regulations.
• Evaluate and approve quality-related documents, such as policies, procedures, work instructions, and records, for regulatory and process alignment.
• Analyze and identify process inefficiencies or gaps, providing actionable recommendations to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience performing audits in the aerospace industry, with demonstrated expertise in technical designs, manufacturing processes, and aerospace-specific systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aerospace policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Professional certifications such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 Internal and/or Lead Auditor.
• Proven expertise in QMS standards, including but not limited to AS9100, AS9110, AS9120, AS9102, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks concurrently, delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information effectively through both oral and written presentations.
• Highly self-motivated, well-organized, and adept at working independently to meet and exceed objectives.

Bonus Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering disciplines such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial.
• Advanced industry certifications, such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Probitas Auditor.
• Certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt, or equivalent quality improvement credentials.

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.