Director, Manufacturing QualityCovington, Georgia, United States

Director, Manufacturing Quality

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing quality strategies aligned with aviation industry standards.
• Design and implement the Archer QMS based on AS9100 and other industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements throughout the production process.
• Lead quality audits and inspections to verify adherence to established quality protocols.
• Oversee root cause analysis for manufacturing defects and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to integrate quality controls into design and manufacturing.
• Establish quality metrics and reporting systems to track performance and drive improvements.
• Manage non-conformance processes, ensuring timely resolution and preventive measures.
• Foster a culture of quality awareness and training across manufacturing teams.
• Work closely with suppliers and the Supplier Quality team to ensure quality of sourced materials and components.
• Leverage Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to optimize quality performance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

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 $201,960 - $224,400. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.