Aerospace Quality Specialist

TRIGO ADR Americas•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Under general supervision and reporting to Quality Operations Leadership, the Quality Specialist approves nonconformances, leads improvement projects, coordinates with the Material Review Board (MRB), and conducts audits. The role may require acting with minimal direction to drive solutions. The specialist supports production quality operations, inspection coverage, nonconformance disposition, and quality improvement initiatives, while maintaining documentation and analyzing quality data. The position requires a high school diploma or a BA in a relevant field and at least one year of production quality experience, including nonconformance management and MRB exposure, plus one year of audit experience. Any combination of education and experience may be considered. U.S. citizenship is required. The shift varies depending on program needs. Pay is $40.00–$48.00 per hour, with eligibility for overtime. Work is performed in typical office conditions with the Quality management team, SMS team, and external customers. The position also involves occasional supplier travel, moderate-to-high noise levels, prolonged sitting, walking, and other physical activities. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or BA in a relevant field; any combination of education and experience may be considered.
At least 1 year of experience in a production quality role with demonstrated nonconformance management and MRB exposure.
At least 1 year of experience conducting layered process, product, torque, or teardown audits.
Advanced Excel proficiency; Minitab, JMP, and basic SQL experience are strongly preferred.
Prior experience with inspection processes and nonconformance systems.
Knowledge of IPC-610/-620 requirements.
Knowledge of metrology inspection software.
Knowledge of engineering processes, standard drawing conventions, drawing and specification interpretation, and GD&T.
Knowledge of FAA, EAR, ITAR, ISO, and AS9100 standards and regulations.
Knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, process flow, and control plans.
Knowledge of quality control standards, inspection methods, manufacturing documentation, and manufacturing processes.
MS Office and quality data-entry systems skills.
Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail.
Strong independent decision-making, problem-solving, analytical skills, and professional judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Fluent English reading and writing skills.
Excellent documentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Pass pre-hire background check, including DMV and credit screening, and pre-hire drug screening.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to perform work efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner with minimal direction.
Vision sufficient to read printed documents and computer screens and observe behavior of others; specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to participate in assigned physical activities, including occasional lifting or moving up to 20 pounds and occasional supplier travel by car.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience implementing quality engineering tools and systems such as DOE, FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP, PPAP, control plans, material control, process control, systems performance, product evaluation, MSA, metrology, automated measurement, and related software.
Minitab, JMP, and basic SQL experience.

Responsibilities

Approve production nonconformances and support MRB disposition activities alongside the Production Quality Engineer.
Support containment activities, including sorting, rework, and isolation, under the direction of PQE/MQE.
Conduct layered process, product, torque, teardown, and other quality audits.
Maintain production targets, including nonconformance approval and inspection coverage during staffing gaps.
Serve as the primary point of contact for harvesting prioritization.
Author and maintain SOPs for inspection processes.
Manage ordering and tracking of tools and equipment for the inspection team.
Lead large-scale nonconformance reduction initiatives under PQE guidance, or independently lead smaller-scale initiatives in high-ambiguity situations.
Define problems, build action plans, and drive them to closure.
Analyze quality data using Advanced Excel, Minitab, JMP, and SQL, including execution of pre-built queries with filter inputs.
Document inspection results, maintain accurate records, and prepare detailed reports.
Process and identify non-conforming product and MRB paperwork for proper disposition.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

12 days of paid vacation in the first year, increasing with service years.
10 days of paid sick time.
11 paid holidays.
Healthcare insurance available, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and life insurance for employees and dependents.
Champ Plan Wellness and Health program, free to employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week with anticipated annual earnings of $30,000; includes wellness initiatives, telehealth, and free and discounted prescriptions, subject to program terms.
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match: 100% match of the first 3% contributed and 50% match of the next 2%; immediate vesting.
Company-provided cell phone, laptop, and mobile Wi-Fi for business use only.
Regular hourly rate paid for travel time.
Direct-pay travel arrangements for flights, hotels, and rental cars.
Travel reimbursements deposited with each payroll, federal-rate mileage reimbursement for personal vehicles used on company business, and per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals.
Employee referral bonus of $1,500: $750 upon hire of a qualified referred employee and an additional $750 after the referral completes 90 days of employment; rehires excluded.
Hourly pay range of $40.00–$48.00; eligible for overtime.