Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Orange, 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 processes. The role establishes part-quality evaluation plans from material requests through receipt, manages the resolution and disposition of nonconforming materials, and ensures adequate corrective action. It is highly supplier-focused, with responsibility for supplier quality assurance and compliance across major programs from design through production.

The engineer evaluates manufacturing functions, processes, inspection and testing methods, mechanisms, and equipment; performs statistical analysis of products or materials that fail to meet specifications; and participates in QMS audits to identify process deficiencies and verify corrections. The position 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. It applies Lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methods, with emphasis on root cause and corrective action (RCCA), corrective and preventive action (CAPA), FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization. Hands-on knowledge of mechanical machine-shop components and assembly, subsystem, and system-level concepts is required.

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 visits that may involve long-distance driving. The role includes occasional lifting and other physical activities, and work environments may have moderate to high noise levels. The stated pay range is $35–$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 with 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 employer notes that hiring may be restricted to U.S. citizens when government contracts require it.
• High school diploma or GED. In lieu of a degree, 6 or more years of hands-on quality engineering experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Able to perform work efficiently, effectively, and on time with minimal direction.
• Able to participate in assigned physical activities, including light lifting and prolonged sitting.
• Vision sufficient to read printed documents and computer screens and observe others.
• Occasionally able to 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 and appraise supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and QMS special processes.
• Establish part-quality evaluation plans from material requests through material receipt.
• Resolve and disposition nonconforming materials and ensure adequate corrective action.
• Manage supplier quality assurance responsibilities and ensure 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 to assess the cost 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 that 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 root cause and corrective action, corrective and preventive action, FMEA, process improvements, and process standardization.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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