Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and QMS special processes. The role establishes part-quality evaluation plans from materials requests through material receipt, resolves and dispositions nonconforming materials, and ensures appropriate corrective action. It is highly supplier-focused and requires strong oral and written communication to manage supplier quality assurance and ensure compliance throughout major programs from design through production.

The position evaluates manufacturing functions, inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; performs statistical analyses of products or materials that do not meet required standards; and participates in QMS audits to identify process deficiencies and corrections. It ensures corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation requirements, and interacts with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development as they relate to product or process quality. The engineer applies lean and Six Sigma quality methodologies and brings hands-on knowledge of mechanical machine-shop components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems, with emphasis on RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization.

Typical work 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 and SMS teams, and interaction with external customers. The role may involve travel by car to suppliers, sometimes over long distances. Compensation is $35–$42 per hour. TRIGO ADR Americas describes itself as an aerospace and defense industry provider of supplier delivery assurance, supplier development, and quality management services, working with customers and suppliers worldwide.

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 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 required.
• AVMS electronic experience required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and a current, active driver's license; valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• U.S. citizenship 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.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and on time with minimal direction.
• Ability to participate in assigned physical activities, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds and prolonged sitting.
• Vision sufficient to read printed documents and computer screens and observe others; specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and adjusting focus.
• Ability to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to work in an environment with usually moderate to high noise levels.
• Availability for typical Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. hours, with occasional extended hours and weekend overtime.

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 for conformance with commodity checklists and QMS special processes.
• Establish part-quality evaluation plans covering the full lifecycle 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 verify that 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.
• Work with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development on product or process quality.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Apply RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization methods.
• Travel to suppliers as needed, including occasional long-distance driving.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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