Aerospace Quality Engineer I - Supplier Quality

Trigo Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% vacation bonus

401k with employer match

Full Benefits package (Medical, Dental

Vision, Life, Disability)

Job summary

TRIGO ADR Americas is seeking a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities and baseline conformance to documented checklists and QMS processes. You will develop part quality evaluation plans from material requests through receipt and disposition non-conforming materials to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

The role emphasizes supplier interaction across design, production, and R&D, with hands-on mechanical knowledge and strong RCCA/CAPA experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in LEAN manufacturing applications.
• 3–5 years in Quality Engineering: FMEA, SPC, RCCA, Process Control, Auditing.
• 2–3 years with ISO9100/AS9100 QMS in Production/Quality.
• 2–3 years with Aircraft Parts and Material Conformity Inspections.
• 3–5 years FAI experience with AS9102 protocol.
• 3–5 years understanding inspection methods, techniques and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities to baseline conformance.
• Develop quality evaluation plans from material requests to receipt.
• Dispostion non-conforming materials and ensure corrective action.
• Coordinate QMS audits for process deficiency and correction.
• Ensure documentation meets requirements and reliability standards.
• Interact with design, procurement, production, and R&D on quality matters.
• Apply lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical components, assemblies, and systems.
• Experience with RCCA and CAPA activities and root cause analysis.
• Understand FMEA, process improvements, and standardization of processes.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

FMEA

SPC

RCCA

AS9100 QMS

Aircraft Parts

FAI (AS9102)

GD&T

IPC-610 / J-Std-1000

English communication

Driver's license

US citizenship

Education

High School or GED

6+ years aerospace QA experience

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

TRIGO ADR Americas is seeking a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities and baseline conformance to documented checklists and QMS processes. You will develop part quality evaluation plans from material requests through receipt and disposition non-conforming materials to ensure corrective actions are implemented.

The role emphasizes supplier interaction across design, production, and R&D, with hands-on mechanical knowledge and strong RCCA/CAPA experience.