Aerospace Quality Engineer I: Supplier Quality & FAI

Trigo Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation bonus

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Job summary

TRIGO ADR Americas is hiring a Quality Engineer in Fort Worth, TX to evaluate supplier capabilities, establish quality plans, and drive corrective actions across the design to production lifecycle. The role emphasizes RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, and GD&T within aerospace programs.

Requires 3–5 years in quality engineering, ISO9100/AS9100 knowledge, airframe exposure, and strong communication skills. On-site with standard hours; occasional extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of LEAN manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years in Quality Engineering (FMEA, SPC, RCCA, process control, auditing).
• 2–3 years with ISO9100/AS9100 QMS in Production and Quality Engineering
• 2–3 years Aircraft Parts and Materials Conformity Inspections
• 3–5 years FAI experience with AS9102 (FAI) protocol
• 3–5 years knowledge of inspection methods and protocols
• 3–5 years in engineering mechanical processes, GD&T (ANSI 14.5)
• 3–5 years in electronic assembly process and inspection (IPC‑610, J‑Std‑1000)
• Airframe experience required
• AVMS electronic experience required
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation with active driver's license
• US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities to baseline conformance with documented checklists and QMS processes.
• Establish part quality evaluation plans from materials requests through receipt.
• Provide disposition of non-conforming materials and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier quality assurance across design through production on major programs.
• Participate in QMS audits for process deficiencies and corrections.
• Ensure corrective actions meet reliability standards and are properly documented.
• Coordinate with design, incoming materials, production control, and R&D as they apply to product quality.
• Apply lean and six-sigma methodologies to improve processes and quality metrics.
• Maintain hands‑on knowledge of mechanical components, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Emphasize RCCA and CAPA, understand FMEA and process standardization.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

Quality Engineering

FMEA

SPC

RCCA

Process Control

GD&T

IPC‑610 / J‑Std‑1000

Airframe experience

US citizenship

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TRIGO ADR Americas is hiring a Quality Engineer in Fort Worth, TX to evaluate supplier capabilities, establish quality plans, and drive corrective actions across the design to production lifecycle. The role emphasizes RCCA, CAPA, FMEA, and GD&T within aerospace programs.

Requires 3–5 years in quality engineering, ISO9100/AS9100 knowledge, airframe exposure, and strong communication skills. On-site with standard hours; occasional extended hours may be required.