Aerospace Quality Engineer – Lean, RCCA, FAI

Trigo Group; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% vacation bonus

401k with employer match

Full benefits package

Job summary

TRIGO ADR Americas is seeking a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities, baselines, and QMS conformance across aerospace programs. You will develop quality plans, disposition non-conforming materials, and drive CAPA/RCCA improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies, BOMs, GD&T, and IPC/AS9100 standards, plus strong communication with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in LEAN manufacturing applications.
• 3–5 years in Quality Engineering (FMEA, SPC, RCCA, process control, auditing).
• 2–3 years working knowledge of ISO9100 and AS9100 QMS processes.
• 2–3 years working knowledge of Aircraft Parts and Material Conformity Inspections.
• 3–5 years experience with AS9102 FAI protocol.
• 3–5 years experience interpreting GD&T, ANSI 14.5 and IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities and baselines for conformance with documented checklists and QMS processes.
• Establish part quality evaluation plans from material requests to receipt.
• Disposition of non-conforming materials and development of corrective actions.
• Participate in QMS audits and ensure corrective actions meet reliability requirements.
• Interact with design, production, materials, and R&D on quality matters across programs.
• Lead RCCA and CAPA activities and drive process improvements.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

FMEA

RCCA

Process Control

Auditing

AS9100

GD&T

Education

Bachelors preferred

High School or GED

6+ years aerospace QA experience in lieu of degree

Job description

TRIGO ADR Americas is seeking a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities, baselines, and QMS conformance across aerospace programs. You will develop quality plans, disposition non-conforming materials, and drive CAPA/RCCA improvements.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies, BOMs, GD&T, and IPC/AS9100 standards, plus strong communication with cross-functional teams and suppliers.