<div><p><span style="font-weight:400;">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.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">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.</span></p></div><h3><strong>Job Summary</strong></h3><p>The <strong>Director of Supplier Quality</strong> plays a critical role in ensuring that all suppliers meet the highest standards for quality, compliance, and reliability in aviation manufacturing and operations. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategies to assess, manage, and improve supplier performance while maintaining alignment with industry regulations and company objectives.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p>Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies to ensure compliance with aviation industry standards (FAA, EASA, AS9100, etc.).</p><ul><li>Deploy PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) as a best practice to reduce quality and delivery risk of suppliers to support the launch of the Midnight and future aircraft.</li><li>Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to quality requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and procurement teams to assess new and existing suppliers for capability, risk, and compliance.</li><li>Lead corrective action initiatives to address supplier quality issues and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage supplier qualification and approval processes, ensuring thorough assessments of manufacturing capabilities and quality systems.</li><li>Develop training programs and quality improvement initiatives for suppliers to maintain high standards and efficiency.</li><li>Work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace safety and quality requirements.</li><li>Drive root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to mitigate recurring quality concerns.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration to achieve mutual success in production and quality goals.</li><li>Oversee supplier audits and ensure all findings are properly documented and addressed.</li><li>Provide regular reporting and analysis on supplier performance trends to senior leadership.</li></ul><h3><strong>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</strong></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>15+ years of experience in supplier quality management within the automotive, aviation and/or aerospace industry.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence in the application and execution of PPAP in the automotive and/or aerospace industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of regulatory and quality standards such as FAA, EASA, AS9100, ISO 9001, etc..</li><li>Proven track record of driving supplier quality improvements and leading audit programs.</li><li>Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.</li><li>Ability to travel as required for supplier assessments and audits.</li></ul><ul><li>Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.</li><li>Experience working with global supply chains and multi-site supplier quality programs.</li><li>Expertise in risk management, process improvement, and root cause analysis methodologies.</li></ul><span style="font-weight:400;">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 $208,440.00 - $231,600.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.<br></span><span style="font-weight:400;">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 <a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</span><p> </p><div><hr><span style="font-weight:400;">Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.</span><span style="font-weight:400;">Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.</span><span style="font-weight:400;">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.</span><span style="font-weight:400;">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 <a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</span></div>

<p>Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer&rsquo;s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.</p>

Director, Supplier Quality

<div><p><span>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.</span></p><p><span>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.</span></p></div><h3><strong>Job Summary</strong></h3><p>The <strong>Director of Supplier Quality</strong> plays a critical role in ensuring that all suppliers meet the highest standards for quality, compliance, and reliability in aviation manufacturing and operations. This position is responsible for developing and executing strategies to assess, manage, and improve supplier performance while maintaining alignment with industry regulations and company objectives.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p>Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies to ensure compliance with aviation industry standards (FAA, EASA, AS9100, etc.).</p><ul><li>Deploy PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) as a best practice to reduce quality and delivery risk of suppliers to support the launch of the Midnight and future aircraft.</li><li>Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to quality requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and procurement teams to assess new and existing suppliers for capability, risk, and compliance.</li><li>Lead corrective action initiatives to address supplier quality issues and drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage supplier qualification and approval processes, ensuring thorough assessments of manufacturing capabilities and quality systems.</li><li>Develop training programs and quality improvement initiatives for suppliers to maintain high standards and efficiency.</li><li>Work closely with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace safety and quality requirements.</li><li>Drive root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to mitigate recurring quality concerns.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration to achieve mutual success in production and quality goals.</li><li>Oversee supplier audits and ensure all findings are properly documented and addressed.</li><li>Provide regular reporting and analysis on supplier performance trends to senior leadership.</li></ul><h3><strong>Qualifications &amp; Requirements</strong></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.</li><li>15+ years of experience in supplier quality management within the automotive, aviation and/or aerospace industry.</li><li>Demonstrated excellence in the application and execution of PPAP in the automotive and/or aerospace industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of regulatory and quality standards such as FAA, EASA, AS9100, ISO 9001, etc..</li><li>Proven track record of driving supplier quality improvements and leading audit programs.</li><li>Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams.</li><li>Ability to travel as required for supplier assessments and audits.</li></ul><ul><li>Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification preferred.</li><li>Experience working with global supply chains and multi-site supplier quality programs.</li><li>Expertise in risk management, process improvement, and root cause analysis methodologies.</li></ul><span>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 $208,440.00 - $231,600.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.<br></span><span>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 <a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</span><p>&nbsp;</p><div><hr><span>Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.</span><span>Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.</span><span>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.</span><span>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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</span></div>

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