Aerospace Quality Engineer: Compliance & CAPA Lead

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG in Renton, WA is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure AS9100 compliance and drive continuous improvement across inspection plans, manufacturing controls, and documentation. You will lead nonconformance investigations, prepare FAIRs, and coordinate audits with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

A technical degree and 3+ years in regulated manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• 3+ years in quality/engineering in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years hands‑on with nonconformance management, root cause analysis, CAPA, MRB activities, and resolution of customer and supplier quality issues.
• Proficient in GD&T and reading engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, customer flow-down requirements, and manufacturing process documentation.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and AS9102; FAIR preparation experience preferred
• Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, SPC, Lean/Six Sigma preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), experience with Minitab, ERP/MRP systems, customer portals, and electronic QMS platforms highly desirable.
• AS9100/AS9102 quality mindset with sound judgment in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Product conformity focus, including drawings, GD&T, inspection plans, FAI/FAIR, certifications, and customer flow-downs.
• Risk-based nonconformance management, containment, MRB support, and customer‑impact escalation.
• Disciplined RCA/CAPA execution using structured problem‑solving methods (5‑Why and 8D).
• Strong documentation discipline for traceability, audit evidence, quality records, and customer portal submissions.
• Data‑driven improvement using Excel, Minitab, SPC, process capability, Pareto analysis, trends, and basic statistics.
• Effective collaboration with manufacturing, inspection, engineering, suppliers, customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑directed ownership, clear communication, and ability to manage production priorities to closure.

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into inspection plans and manufacturing controls.
• Lead nonconformance, escape, complaint, and supplier-defect investigations; drive containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action through effective closure.
• Prepare, review, and submit AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR/FAI) and supporting evidence to verify conformance.
• Participate in MRB activities, disposition nonconforming material, and ensure risk-based containment and customer/regulatory compliance.
• Perform and support internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits; maintain audit readiness and objective evidence for AS9100 requirements.

Skills

AS9100

GD&T

CAPA

MRB

Root Cause Analysis

8D

Audit Readiness

Documentation

Excel

QMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Minitab

ERP/MRP systems

Electronic QMS platforms

Microsoft Visio

Customer portals

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG in Renton, WA is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure AS9100 compliance and drive continuous improvement across inspection plans, manufacturing controls, and documentation. You will lead nonconformance investigations, prepare FAIRs, and coordinate audits with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

A technical degree and 3+ years in regulated manufacturing are required.