Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Rockville, MD

9d • $34 - $42

About The Position

The Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities, establishing process baselines against documented commodity checklists and quality management system (QMS) special processes. The role establishes part-quality evaluation plans from materials requests through receipt and provides resolution and disposition of nonconforming materials, ensuring adequate corrective action.

This is a supplier-focused role requiring strong oral and written communication to manage supplier quality assurance and compliance across major programs, from design through production. The engineer evaluates manufacturing, inspection, and testing processes, equipment, and mechanisms; uses statistical analysis to assess nonconforming products and materials; 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 and process quality.

The position applies Lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methods and requires hands-on knowledge of mechanical machine-shop components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems. It emphasizes root cause and corrective action (RCCA), corrective and preventive action (CAPA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), process improvement, and process standardization.

Work is performed in typical office conditions while coordinating with the Quality management team, the TRIGO team, and external customers. 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 job includes physical activities such as prolonged sitting, light lifting, occasional walking and other movement, and occasional long-distance driving to suppliers. 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 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, 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 auto insurance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner with minimal direction.
• Ability to perform assigned physical activities, including occasional lifting and movement of up to 20 pounds.
• Vision sufficient to read printed documents and computer screens and observe behavior; 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 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 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 requirements.
• 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 and process quality.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Support RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and standardization of processes.

Benefits

• 2% vacation bonus for eligible employees who complete one year of continuous employment and work at least 1,400 hours in the year; the hours calculation resets after every year.
• 401(k) with employer match, available after 90 days of employment.
• Full-time benefit 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