Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

The Aerospace Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and QMS special processes. The role establishes part-quality evaluation plans across the full lifecycle, from material requests through receipt, and resolves and dispositions nonconforming materials while ensuring adequate corrective action. It is 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, processes, inspection and testing methods, mechanisms, and equipment; performs statistical analysis of products or materials that fail to meet standards; and participates in QMS audits to identify process deficiencies and corrections. The role ensures corrective actions meet reliability standards and documentation requirements, and interacts with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development. It applies lean and Six Sigma quality engineering methods, with hands-on knowledge of mechanical machine-shop components and assembly, subsystem, and system-level concepts. The role places strong emphasis on RCCA and CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization.

The position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. Work is performed in typical office conditions with the quality management team, TRIGO colleagues, and external customers, and includes supplier visits and occasional long-distance driving. Physical activities may include prolonged sitting, light lifting, walking, standing, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 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 specification interpretation (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 interpretation of 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; 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.
• Able to work efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner with minimal direction.
• Able to perform assigned physical activities, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds; vision sufficient to read documents and screens and observe others.
• Must be able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally stand, walk approximately 1–2 miles per day, sit, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to work 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 documented commodity checklists and QMS special processes.
• 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 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 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.
• Use hands-on knowledge of machine-shop components and assembly, subsystem, and system-level concepts.
• 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 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