Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Washington, DC

9d • $34 - $42

About The Position

The Aerospace Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and quality management system (QMS) special processes. The role establishes part-quality evaluation plans from materials requests through receipt and manages the full lifecycle of quality evaluation. It resolves and dispositions nonconforming materials and ensures adequate corrective action.

The position is highly supplier-focused and requires strong oral and written communication to manage supplier quality assurance and support compliance across organizational levels on major programs from design through production. The engineer evaluates manufacturing processes, inspection and testing methods, equipment, and product conformance; conducts statistical analysis of nonconforming products or materials; participates in QMS audits; and verifies corrective measures and documentation. The role also works with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation, reliability, inventory control, and research and development. It applies lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with emphasis on root-cause and corrective action (RCCA), corrective and preventive action (CAPA), FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization. Hands-on understanding of machine-shop mechanical components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems is required.

The position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. Work takes place in typical office conditions alongside the quality management team, TRIGO colleagues, and external customers, and may involve travel by car to suppliers. The role includes physical activities such as prolonged sitting, light lifting, walking, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds. The work environment's noise level is usually moderate to high.

TRIGO ADR Americas provides supplier delivery assurance, supplier development, and quality management services to the Aerospace and Defense industry. The company describes its service model as embedded and focused on improving supplier quality and delivery performance through collaboration across the supply chain.

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 ISO9100 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, a current and active driver's license, and auto insurance.
• U.S. citizenship; the employer notes it may restrict hiring to U.S. citizens when required by government contracts.
• High school diploma or GED.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 or more years of hands-on experience as a quality engineer in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and on time with minimal direction.
• Ability to perform assigned physical activities, including light lifting and prolonged sitting.
• Ability to meet the role's vision requirements, including reading printed documents and computer screens and observing others.
• Ability to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally drive long distances; and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and 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 supplier manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and QMS special processes.
• Establish part-quality evaluation plans covering the 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 organizational levels on 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 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.
• Interact with design, incoming materials, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development on product or process quality matters.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma quality-engineering methodologies, with emphasis on RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization.
• Work with mechanical components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems, including machine-shop components.
• Travel to suppliers as needed.

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 benefits package includes comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, critical illness insurance, health FSA, and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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