Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and quality management system (QMS) special-process requirements. The role establishes part-quality evaluation plans covering the full lifecycle, from material 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 on major programs from design through production.

The engineer evaluates manufacturing functions and processes, inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment. The role also performs statistical analysis to assess the cost and responsibility associated with products or materials that fail to meet standards and specifications; participates in QMS audits; and ensures corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation requirements. Work involves coordination with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development, as applicable to product or process quality.

The position applies Lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies and calls for hands-on knowledge of machine-shop mechanical components and assembly, subsystem, and system-level concepts. Strong emphasis is placed on root cause and corrective action (RCCA), corrective and preventive action (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. The work environment includes typical office conditions, collaboration with the quality management team, TRIGO colleagues, and external customers, and supplier travel as needed.

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 with AS9102 protocol.
• 3–5 years of knowledge and experience with inspection methods, techniques, and protocols.
• 3–5 years of experience applying mechanical engineering 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, a current and active driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• U.S. citizenship is required; the employer notes 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 Quality Engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to perform work efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner with minimal direction.
• Ability to participate in assigned physical activities, including light lifting and prolonged sitting; occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds.
• Vision sufficient to read printed documents and computer screens and observe others, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability 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 for conformance to documented commodity checklists and QMS special-process requirements.
• Establish part-quality evaluation plans from material requests through material receipt across the full lifecycle.
• 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 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 material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development functions as they relate to product or process quality.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Support RCCA and CAPA, FMEA, process improvements, and process standardization.
• 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; hours calculation resets each year.
• 401(k) with employer match, available after 90 days of employment.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for health expenses.
• Short-term disability coverage.

What This Job Offers

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