Staff Process Quality Engineer
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $152,100 - $190,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 226 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.
About this role
As a Staff Process Quality Engineer at Archer, you will lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Quality Management System (QMS) activities to ensure manufacturing processes are ready for production. Your role involves developing and improving process analyses, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various teams to enhance product quality and compliance with regulatory standards. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall quality infrastructure as the company transitions to full-scale production.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.
What you need
- Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Quality Management System (QMS) activities
- Knowledge of AS9145 and AS9100 compliance
- Experience with Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
- Ability to drive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities
- Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing methodologies
- Strong collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
What you get
- Base pay range of $152,100 - $190,000
- Pay-for-performance culture
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
- Potential eligibility for visa sponsorship
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role involves significant responsibility in quality assurance during a critical transition to full-scale production
- The pay range is provided, but actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications and experience
Summarised from Archer's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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