Aerospace Quality Engineer- Level 1

TRIGO ADR Americas • Bethesda, MD

9d • $34 - $42

About The Position

The Quality Engineer evaluates and appraises suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities against documented commodity checklists and quality management system (QMS) special-process requirements. 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 position evaluates manufacturing functions, processes, inspection and testing methods, mechanisms, and equipment. It performs statistical analysis to assess the cost and determine responsibility for products or materials that fail to meet standards and specifications. The engineer participates in QMS audits, ensures corrective measures meet reliability standards and documentation requirements, and works with design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control, and research and development as they relate to product or process quality. The role also applies lean and Six Sigma methods and requires hands-on knowledge of mechanical machine-shop components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems, with emphasis on root cause and corrective action (RCCA), corrective and preventive action (CAPA), FMEA, process improvement, and process standardization.

Work is performed in typical office conditions, in collaboration with the quality management team, the TRIGO team, and external customers. 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 includes physical activities and occasional long-distance driving to suppliers. Pay is $35 to $42 per hour. TRIGO ADR Americas provides supplier delivery assurance, supplier development, and quality management services to the aerospace and defense industry.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of LEAN manufacturing application experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering 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 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 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; auto insurance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required; hiring may be restricted to U.S. citizens for certain government contracts.
• High school diploma or GED.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of hands-on experience as a quality engineer in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner with minimal direction.
• Ability to participate in assigned physical activities, including occasional lifting and prolonged sitting.

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.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with mechanical machine-shop components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appraise suppliers’ manufacturing capabilities for conformance to documented commodity checklists and QMS special-process requirements.
• 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.
• 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 costs and determine responsibility for products or materials that fail to meet requirements.
• Participate in QMS audits to identify process deficiencies and corrections.
• Ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and documentation complies with requirements.
• Interact with design, incoming material, 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.
• Work with suppliers and stakeholders to support quality assurance and compliance on programs from design through production.

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 annually.
• 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, a health FSA, and short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

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