Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Orange, CA

3d • $34 - $42

About The Position

The Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and quality management system (QMS) special processes. The role establishes part-quality evaluation plans across the full lifecycle, from materials requests through receipt, and resolves and dispositions nonconforming materials while ensuring adequate corrective action.

This is a supplier-focused position requiring strong oral and written communication skills to manage supplier quality assurance and compliance across organizational levels. The Quality Engineer evaluates manufacturing, inspection, and testing processes and equipment; performs statistical analysis of products or materials that fail to meet standards; participates in QMS audits; and ensures corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation requirements. The role also 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 position applies lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methods and requires hands-on knowledge of machine-shop components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems. It has a strong emphasis on root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA), as well as familiarity with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), process improvement, and process standardization.

The work is performed in typical office conditions while collaborating with the quality management team, TRIGO colleagues, and external customers. The role may involve travel by car to suppliers. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional extended hours and weekend overtime may be required. Pay is listed at $35 to $42 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 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 knowledge and 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, IPC-610 and J-Std-1000 conventions, and interpreting schematic diagrams and specifications.
• Airframe experience.
• AVMS electronic experience.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and a current, valid driver's license; valid auto insurance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required; the company states it may restrict hiring to U.S. citizens when required by government contracts.
• High school diploma or GED.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of hands-on quality engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner with minimal direction.
• Ability to participate in assigned physical activities, including light lifting and prolonged sitting.
• Ability to read printed documents and computer screens and observe others.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds and drive long distances to suppliers as needed.

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 supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and QMS special processes.
• Establish part-quality evaluation plans from materials requests through material receipt.
• Resolve and disposition nonconforming materials and ensure adequate corrective action.
• Manage supplier quality assurance responsibilities and support compliance across organizational levels and 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 to assess the cost and determine responsibility for products or materials that do not meet standards and specifications.
• Participate in QMS audits to identify process deficiencies and corrections.
• Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and documentation 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.
• Support RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization activities.
• Travel to suppliers as needed.

Benefits

• 2% vacation bonus of salary, excluding reimbursable expenses, for employees with one year of continuous employment and at least 1,400 hours worked in the year; the hours calculation resets after 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, a health FSA, and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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