As a Quality Engineer on our Quality Assurance Team, Hunter plays a key role in ensuring Archer customers receive parts that meet their specifications. One of Hunter’s primary responsibilities is programming and managing our Doss and OGP visual inspection systems. In addition, he trains Quality Technicians and oversees all inspections. “New processes are also core components of my work,” Hunter said. In fact, finding unique ways to “problem-solve different situations that come up in the Quality department,” is an aspect of his job he finds particularly satisfying.

Hunter said one thing that makes Archer a great place to work is the collaborative culture between the front office and the manufacturing floor. “There is a cohesiveness between the two units that is uncommon among typical factory environments,” he said.

Hunter is a big sports fan, and when he’s not working, there’s a good chance he’s watching baseball. “It’s a yearly tradition to travel to Atlanta and watch the Braves play.” He also loves listening to music alongside any activity he’s doing. Another favorite is traveling. “I enjoy visiting new places and trying the local food, breweries, and wineries in the vicinity,” he said.

As Shipping Manager at Archer, Lavar oversees a crucial link in our customers’ supply chains. He and his team make sure every order is packed accurately and shipped on time. Lavar has been with the company since 2008 and says he enjoys the family environment at Archer. He also likes the problem-solving nature of his work. “Every day in the logistics field brings new challenges,” he said.

When he’s not in the middle of the action in the Archer warehouse, Lavar can often be found on the sidelines of a football field, coaching a high school team. He also spends as much time as he can with his family, including his mother, his wife, and their five children. “We enjoy being at home cooking, planning family activities, and watching the younger children play,” Lavar said.

Sandy is our Customer Service Manager. She has been building relationships with Archer customers since 2010. Sandy said she really enjoys learning about each customer’s business and getting to know all the buyers. She also likes the fast-paced work environment. “No day is the same,” she said, “there’s always a lot of variety.”

When asked what makes Archer a great place to work, Sandy said, “I appreciate that it is a family-oriented company. Archer allows me to grow and learn and enhance my ability to represent the company to our customers. I love being a part of the great team we have!”

Away from work, Sandy enjoys spending time taking care of her home, “I like gardening, yard work, and home improvement projects,” she said. Sandy also looks forward to time with family and friends, baseball games, and North Carolina beach vacations.

Sandy and her husband, Donnie have been married for 35 years. “We met when he was in a rock-n-roll band”, she said “and now we have four grown children.” Two sons are serving in the U.S. Army. Another son, works in marketing for a major company, and their daughter is an X-Ray technician at a large hospital.

Shabria has been a valued member of our team since 2016. One thing Shabria likes about her work is the opportunities she has had to learn and grow. She embraces the continual challenges that come with leading and growing a team that is focused on producing quality rubber components.

During her time at Archer, Shabria said she has learned a lot about the various rubber molding processes while “navigating stressful situations with a positive attitude.” She said she appreciates that the company empowers her and her team to “truly come together to ensure we produce good parts efficiently and on schedule.”

Shabria lives in the town of Rural Hall, NC — “The Garden Spot of the World” — with her family. They enjoy spending time outdoors together. “Our 8-year-old son will be starting flag football soon,” she said, “so we’re excited for that new chapter.”

If you ask Archer’s Production Plant Manager, Thanh Nguyen about his job, he’ll tell you it’s “planning and executing the plan, ensuring everyone is safe, following Quality procedures, meeting and exceeding productivity requirements, and ensuring on-time delivery.

Thanh has been with Archer for 23 years, so he knows the business inside and out. It’s a high-pressure job, but that doesn’t bother him a bit. “I love the pressure and excitement of meeting the constantly changing demands” of a manufacturing plant. He also likes the materials we use, saying, “rubber is fun to work with.”

We know that a great company culture starts at the top, and Thanh finds that to be true at Archer. “The owner cares for everyone working here, and because of that leadership we have a great team.

Away from the production floor, Thanh enjoys exercise, being outdoors, and is a “big fan of MMA (mixed martial arts) competition.” Thanh and his wife have two sons. “My oldest boy joined the Marines in 2013. He has completed his service and graduated college in 2022,” he said. Their youngest is now an 8th grader. “As immigrants and parents,” Thanh said, “we are grateful and greatly appreciate America every day for the opportunities we have.”

Megan is a Senior Production Planner here at Archer. “I’m a liaison between production, engineering, customer service, sales, and our vendors,” Megan said. “It keeps me on my toes and engaged!”

Megan has been with Archer since 2015 and says she likes working with all the company’s departments as well as a diverse group of people and product lines. “There’s never a dull moment,” she said.

When she’s not managing the complexities of shepherding customer projects from RFQ through production, to delivery, Megan enjoys spending time with her teenage daughter, 12-year-old son, her partner, and her Husky. “Weekends are filled with soccer games, walks with my dog, and fun with my extended family,” Megan said. The family also likes to travel. “We are crossing off all the states and countries just as fast as we can. So far, we’ve been to 43 states and 19 countries!” she said.

Lance is Senior Molding Process Engineer at Archer. He has been at Archer since 2021. When asked what he likes about working at Archer, Lance says he enjoys the “driven climate, especially in the molding department.” Lance also appreciates the great team he works with.

When he’s at work, Lance is focused on making sure Archer customers get excellent-quality molded components. Away from work, he is focused on his family. “My wife, Marla and I have 11 children,” he said, adding, “as a family, we love playing music, basketball, and ping pong.” The family is active in their church, where Lance plays guitar and bass. But that’s not all the Wainscott family does together. “We have recently gotten into riding roller coasters as a family, and we go to the beach whenever we can!” Lance said.