Aerospace Quality Engineer

TRIGO ADR Americas•Redmond, WA

3d•$43 - $52•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Quality Operations, The Quality Engineer is responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization, including the execution of various supplier quality engineering related activities such as Compliance, Process and Product Audits, MRB, FAI Witnessing, Review and Sign off, Problem Solving, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Supplier Performance Reporting and other Quality Improvement Activities. TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded “boots on the ground” business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results. TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

Requirements

Strong verbal, written and communication skills
Project management, time management, problem solving and organization
Fluent English – reading and writing is required
Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Fluent English – reading and writing is required
Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening
Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening
FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations
Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T
MS Office
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR, in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience required
Engineering/other technical positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Prior practical experience and implementation of Quality Engineering tools and systems such as: DOE, FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP, PPAP, controls plans, material control, process control, systems performance, product evaluation, MSA, metrology, automated measurement, and software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts activities to modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocol
Provides explanations of testing and inspection plans, methods and/or technologies to assure reliability and conformance of products and processes
Provides analysis and develops recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products and processes
Utilizes PPAP core elements (e.g., PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risk in product development and propose risk management solutions
Provides reviews and ensure requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
Reviews process control documentation to ensure it is in compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts
Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for materials being processed into partially finished or finished products
Working with product design and specification, devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product. Collaborates internally to ensure quality standards are in effect
Develops proactive quality initiative strategies and drives their implementation
Designs and implements product engineering changes to satisfy quality issues raised by customers
Responsible for both Program and Product Quality Engineering
Responsible for development of new inspection technologies or methodologies to assure product conformance
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
10 days paid sick time
11 paid holidays
Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
Champ Plan Wellness and Health
Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
Free wellness initiatives
Free tele-health
Free and discounted RX
Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
Requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
401k retirement savings with match
Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
100% match of 1st 3% contribution
50% match of next 2% contribution
IMMEDIATE VESTING
Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
Regular Hourly rate for travel time
Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
Federal rate Mileage reimbursement when driving personal vehicles on company business
Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
$1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment