Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer

For over 15 years, TRIGO ADR has remained the industry leader with a “boots on the ground” approach to drive systematic changes that improve quality while sustaining on-time delivery performance. Working as an extension of its customers, TRIGO ADR unique, Fully Integrated Service Solution offers Supplier Management, Supplier Development, and Quality Management Services throughout the Commercial & Defense Aerospace Industries. Currently, TRIGO ADR is providing support to the largest Primes, Tier-1s, and Tier 2s while expanding its service portfolio to include quality management services since the acquisition by TRIGO GROUP, INC. in January 2019.

The Supplier Quality Engineerwill evaluate and/or appraise supplier's manufacturing capabilities to baseline their processes for conformance to various documented commodity checklists, and/or QMS special processes. Establishes part quality evaluation plans from materials requests through material receipt (full life-cycle). Provides resolution and disposition of non-conformance materials to ensure adequate corrective action.

• The Supplier Quality Engineer is highly supplier-focused, requiring excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to manage Supplier Quality assurance responsibilities and ensure compliance across and at all levels of the organization on major programs from design through production stages.
• Evaluation of manufacturing functions and processes to ensure Quality Standards are in place
• Evaluation of inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
• Participate in QMS Audits for process deficiency and correction.
• Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
• Interact in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.
• Involved in lean and six-sigma Quality Engineering methodologies.
• Will have 'hands-on' knowledge and experience of mechanical (Machine Shop) components, assembly, subsystem and system level concepts.
• Strong emphasis on RCCA and CAPA experience.
• Understanding of FMEA and Process Improvements and Standardization of Processes
• Supplier Quality Engineering Oversight at Supplier facilities (As designated by GAC)
• Review and evaluation of MRB and reducing Scrap and Rework,
• Investigation/validation of Manufacturing Processes in a Shop environment
• Identifying the “Hidden Factory” and implementing Continuous Improvement Techniques,
• Failure Analysis and Reporting
• Guidance of Supply Chain recovery plans
• Support daily Quality Notification activity acting in GAC interest

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3-5 years with LEAN Manufacturing Application experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in areas of Quality Engineering such as: FMEA, SPC, RCCA, Process Control, Product Evaluation and Auditing
• 2-3 years' working knowledge and experience with ISO9100 and AS9100 QMS Processes, especially in Production and Quality Engineering
• 2-3 years' working knowledge and experience with Aircraft Parts and Material Conformity Inspections
• 3-5 years FAI experience with AS9102 (FAI) Protocol
• 3-5 years' knowledge and experience with inspection methods, techniques and protocols.
• 3-5 years' experience in understanding and the application of Engineering Mechanical Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing Specifications (ANSI 14.5) and GD&T
• 3-5 years' experience in understanding and the application of Electronic Assembly Process and Inspection, Standard Conventions (IPC-610, J-Std-1000), Interpreting Schematic Diagrams and Specifications
• Airframe experience required.
• AVMS electronic experience required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation must have current/active drivers' license
• Valid drivers license and auto insurance required.
• US citizenship required - TRIGO ADR Americas can restrict hiring to US Citizens when government contracts require us to do so. 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(2)(C).

Required Education (including certifications):

• In lieu of a Degree, 6+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Engineering in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
• High School or GED

Preferred Education and Skills (including certifications):

• Bachelor's degree is preferred from an accredited college in technical discipline (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Compatible certifications or related college courses
• Team-minded, communicative, proactive, stress-resistant, assertive
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

Pay Range:

$70,000-$105,000, please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Trigo ADR considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded “boots on the ground” business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.