Quality Engineer

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing various supplier quality engineering related activities such as Compliance, Process, and Product Audits, MRB, FAI Witnessing, Review and Sign off, Problem Solving, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Supplier Performance Reporting and other Quality Improvement Activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts activities to modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols
• Provides explanations of testing and inspection plans, methods and/or technologies to assure reliability and conformance of products and processes
• Provides analysis and develops recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products and processes
• Utilizes PPAP core elements (e.g., PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risk in product development and propose risk management solutions
• Provides reviews and ensure requirements are met for work transfer and process change management including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance
• Reviews process control documentation to ensure it is in compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts
• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for materials being processed into partially finished or finished products
• Working with product design and specification, devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product. Collaborates internally to ensure quality standards are in effect
• Develops proactive quality initiative strategies and drives their implementation
• Designs and implements product engineering changes to satisfy quality issues raised by customers
• Responsible for both Program and Product Quality Engineering
• Responsible for development of new inspection technologies or methodologies to assure product conformance
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Engineer in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
• 5-8 years of FAI experience with AS9102 (FAI) standards at a quality engineering level.
• Strong understanding of various Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T
• 5-8 years' experience hands-on experience with the ISO9100 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems Processes, especially in Production, Quality, and logistics
• Knowledge of, (or hands-on experience preferred), with FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations
• Experience leading customer audits
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills
• Project management, time management, problem solving and organization
• Ability to work as an effective team member and lead other team members

Additional Desired Skills:

• Prior practical experience and implementation of Quality Engineering tools and systems such as:
  DOE, FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP, PPAP, controls plans, material control, process control, systems performance, product evaluation, MSA, metrology, automated measurement, and software is preferred.

General Requirements

• Ability to pass background and drug screen
• Valid drivers license and auto insurance required.
• Vision exam is required prior to hire. Requirements are as follows:
  
• The General Vision Acuity Test shall be performed by an Oculist, Optometrist or other professionally recognized person. The following requirements shall apply.
• Near Vision - Eyes meets Orthorater 8 (95% or Jaeger #2 at 12 inches)
• Far vision - Eyes meets Orthorater 4 (76%) or Snellen Chart 20/50
• Color Perception - 6 of 9 Orthorater plates
• 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).

Additional Qualifications :

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Engineering degree from ABET-accredited college/university (i.e. mechanical, chemical, aerospace)
• Minimum 5 years' experience as process engineer or manufacturing

WORKING CONDITIONSProductivity:
Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.
Mobility:
Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Vision:
Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.
Environment:
Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.
Other Factors:
Typical hours worked are Monday - Friday from 8:
00 a.m. - 5:
00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

BENEFITS:

• 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
• 10 days paid sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance available:
  Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
• 401k with match

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 Developmen.