About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- Execute daily inspections for receiving, in process and final inspections which may include, but not limited to, electrical components, electronic assemblies, and PCBs for defects or deviations from design specifications
- Accurately and clearly document defects or nonconformances and collaborate with engineering or manufacturing teams to resolve issues
- Review completed manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with Archer requirements
- Review and provide input for the establishment of an aircraft inspection plan which can include inspection and testing of harnesses
- Assist in the planning and process for company inspection which may include FAA conformity inspection to support the certification process
- Support the development and roll out of Advanced Product Quality Planning techniques such as PFMEAs, control plans and SPC
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Certified or ability to certify to IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620
- 5+ years’ hands on experience using basic inspection tools such as microscopes, thread gauges, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height master and height gauge
- Experience with tolerance and drawing reviews including assessing the ability to verify dimensional requirements
- Ability to read and interpret quality control specifications, blueprint drawings and engineering specifications including mechanical and electrical symbols and conventions, key, critical, major and minor characteristics
- Experience completing AS9102 compliant first article inspections with working knowledge of the tools required for inspection
- Experience with MES systems such as SAP and utilizing electronic inspection plans
- Understanding types of measurement, measurement terminology and the different types of measurement scales
- Understanding the difference between accuracy and precision and be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques
- Have basic calibration knowledge
- Ability to identify/recognize inspection errors and nonconformances and initiate corrective action
- Understanding sample size requirements for lots and pulling random samples
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
- Ability to work within a team environment
Nice-to-haves
- Associate degree or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and understanding the x, y, z coordinate system
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
- Equal Opportunity employer
