Aerospace Quality Engineer I - RCCA, FAI & ISO 9100

Trigo Group; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% vacation bonus

401k with employer match

Full benefits package: medical, dental

Job summary

TRIGO ADR Americas is seeking a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities and baseline processes against QMS checklists, ensuring conformance from design through production. You will drive RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, and AS9100/QMS compliance, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain while applying Lean and Six Sigma methods.

The role requires hands-on aerospace experience with GD&T, IPC-610/J-Std-1000, and strong English communication; citizenship may be required for

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years with LEAN Manufacturing Application experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in Quality Engineering: FMEA, SPC, RCCA, Process Control, Product Evaluation and Auditing.
• 2-3 years' ISO9100/AS9100 QMS knowledge, esp. in Production/Quality Engineering.
• 2-3 years' Aircraft Parts/Material Conformity Inspections experience.
• 3-5 years' FAI experience with AS9102 (FAI) Protocol.
• 3-5 years' inspection methods, techniques and protocols knowledge.
• 3-5 years' Engineering Mechanical Processes, GD&T, ANSI 14.5 understanding.
• 3-5 years' Electronic Assembly Process/Inspection (IPC-610, J-Std-1000) knowledge.
• Airframe experience required.
• AVMS electronic experience required.
• Strong English verbal/written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation; valid driver's license.
• US citizenship may be required for government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier capabilities to baseline processes against checklists and QMS requirements.
• Establish part quality evaluation plans from materials requests through receipt.
• Disposition non-conforming materials and drive corrective action.
• Manage supplier quality assurance across design to production on major programs.
• Participate in QMS audits for deficiencies and corrections.
• Ensure corrective actions meet reliability and documentation standards.
• Collaborate across design, incoming material, production control, reliability and R&D as needed.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Maintain hands-on knowledge of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Emphasize RCCA and CAPA effectiveness; analyze and improve processes.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

FMEA

SPC

RCCA

Process Control

Product Evaluation

Auditing

AS9100/ISO9100

Airframe experience

FAI (AS9102)

Inspection methods

GD&T (ANSI 14.5)

IPC-610/J-Std-1000

Mechanical concepts

Electronic assembly

Airworthiness knowledge

English communication

Driver's license

Education

High School or GED

6+ years aerospace quality experience

Bachelor's in technical discipline (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

TRIGO ADR Americas is seeking a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities and baseline processes against QMS checklists, ensuring conformance from design through production. You will drive RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, and AS9100/QMS compliance, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing and supply chain while applying Lean and Six Sigma methods.

The role requires hands-on aerospace experience with GD&T, IPC-610/J-Std-1000, and strong English communication; citizenship may be required for