Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Anaheim, CA

3d • $34 - $42

About The Position

The Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and QMS special-process requirements. The role establishes full-life-cycle part quality evaluation plans, from material requests through receipt, and resolves and disposes of non-conforming materials while ensuring adequate corrective action. It is highly supplier-focused and requires strong written and verbal communication to manage supplier quality assurance and support compliance across major programs from design through production.

The position evaluates manufacturing functions, inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; performs statistical analysis of products or materials that fail to meet standards; participates in QMS audits; and verifies corrective measures and documentation. The engineer works with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development as they relate to product or process quality. The role applies lean and Six Sigma quality-engineering methodologies and requires hands-on knowledge of mechanical machine-shop components and assembly, subsystem, and system-level concepts, with strong emphasis on RCCA and CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional extended hours and weekend overtime may be required. Work is conducted in typical office conditions with the Quality management team, TRIGO colleagues, and external customers, as well as at supplier sites as needed. The work includes frequent use of hands and fingers, occasional standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Walking may total approximately 1–2 miles per day; occasional long-distance driving to suppliers and lifting or moving up to 20 pounds are required. The work environment’s noise level is usually moderate to high.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of LEAN manufacturing application experience.
• 3–5 years of quality-engineering experience in areas such as FMEA, SPC, RCCA, process control, product evaluation, and auditing.
• 2–3 years of working knowledge and experience with ISO 9100 and AS9100 QMS processes, especially in production and quality engineering.
• 2–3 years of working knowledge and experience with aircraft parts and material conformity inspections.
• 3–5 years of FAI experience using AS9102 protocol.
• 3–5 years of experience with inspection methods, techniques, and protocols.
• 3–5 years of experience applying engineering mechanical processes, standard drawing conventions, drawing specifications (ANSI 14.5), and GD&T.
• 3–5 years of experience applying electronic assembly processes and inspection, standard conventions (IPC-610, J-Std-1000), and interpreting schematic diagrams and specifications.
• Airframe experience required.
• AVMS electronic experience required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Current, active driver’s license, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.
• U.S. citizenship required; hiring may be restricted to U.S. citizens when government contracts require it.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Alternatively, in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Engineer in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform assigned physical activities, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds and occasional long-distance driving to suppliers.
• Vision sufficient to read printed documents and computer screens and observe others; specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline, such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Quality Management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Compatible certifications or related college courses.
• Team-minded, communicative, proactive, stress-resistant, and assertive approach.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appraise suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities for conformance to documented commodity checklists and QMS special-process requirements.
• Establish part quality evaluation plans from material requests through material receipt.
• Resolve and disposition non-conforming materials and ensure adequate corrective action.
• Manage supplier quality assurance responsibilities and support compliance across major programs from design through production.
• Evaluate manufacturing functions and processes to ensure quality standards are in place.
• Evaluate inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; perform statistical analysis of products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Participate in QMS audits to identify process deficiencies and corrections.
• Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and documentation complies with requirements.
• Work with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development on product or process quality.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma quality-engineering methodologies.
• Use RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization practices.
• Work with suppliers and customers, including occasional travel by vehicle to supplier sites.
• Work efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner with minimal direction.

Benefits

• 2% vacation bonus (2% of salary, excluding reimbursable expenses) for employees with one year of continuous employment and at least 1,400 hours worked during the year; hours calculation resets each year.
• 401(k) with employer match, available after 90 days of employment.
• Full-time benefits package includes comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, critical illness insurance, FSA Health, and short-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED