Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Aerospace Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and quality management system (QMS) special-process requirements. The role establishes full-life-cycle part quality evaluation plans, from materials requests through receipt, and resolves and dispositions nonconforming materials while ensuring adequate corrective action. It is highly supplier-focused and requires strong oral and written communication to manage supplier quality assurance and support compliance across organizational levels on major programs from design through production.

The engineer evaluates manufacturing functions, processes, inspection and testing methods, mechanisms, and equipment; conducts statistical analysis of products or materials that fail to meet standards; participates in QMS audits; and verifies corrective measures and documentation. The role interacts with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development. It applies lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methods and requires hands-on knowledge of machine-shop mechanical components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems, with a strong emphasis on root cause and corrective action (RCCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA), FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization.

The position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. Work takes place in typical office conditions with the quality management team, SMS team, and external customers. The role may involve supplier travel, including long-distance driving, and assigned physical activities.

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 with 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 specification interpretation (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.
• AVMS electronic experience.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and a current, active driver's license; valid driver's license and auto insurance are required.
• U.S. citizenship is required; hiring may be restricted to U.S. citizens when required by government contracts.
• High school diploma or GED. In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of hands-on experience as a quality engineer in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Able to perform work efficiently, effectively, and promptly with minimal direction.
• Able to participate in assigned physical activities, including light lifting and prolonged sitting; occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• 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.
• Able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to drive long distances to and from 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 and appraise suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and QMS special-process requirements.
• 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 on 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 of 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 complies with requirements.
• Interact with design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development as they relate to product or process quality.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Work with suppliers and customers and travel to supplier locations 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 annually.
• 401(k) with employer match, available after 90 days of employment.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Health FSA.
• Short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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