Aerospace Quality Engineer – MRO & RCCA Lead

TRIUMPH Mexicali

Yakima (WA)

On-site

USD 92,600 - 138,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Performance-based incentives

Growth opportunities

Job summary

TRIUMPH in Yakima, WA is seeking an Engineer, Quality for Repair & Overhaul. You will own quality systems, coordinate with operations, engineering and suppliers, and drive conformance on complex aerospace components.

The role requires 5+ years in QA, a BS in engineering/aviation, and CQE/CQA is a plus; strong communication and problem-solving are essential. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities to impact safety and reliability.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in Quality Assurance required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering / Aviation related from an accredited university or college preferred but not required.
Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or a Quality Auditor (CQA) desired.
Self-motivated individual who can work with minimal direction.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to successfully collaborate across organizations and functions.

Responsibilities

Manage 145 FAA, EASA, CAAC and UK CAA Quality Management systems (QMS).
Manage AS9110 MRO QMS.
Act as the key Quality interface between Triumph Yakima and assigned customer by assuring that customer needs are clearly communicated, understood, and adhered to.
Review End Item Data Packages (EIDP).
Manufacturing Planning Review.
Facilitate the development, institution, verification, and communication of zero defect plans internally and to customers.
Act as key Quality voice for interactions with Customer / Supplier / Quality representatives.
Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high quality product is delivered to our customers.
Understand and analyze complex problems and act as the facilitator for leading cross functional teams for customer required RCCAs and MRB submissions.
Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas and concepts to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Senior Leadership.
Ensure proper escalation of customer issues as required.
Support daily material review board dispositions in support of customer concession submissions.
Use data analytics for products/processes to investigate/ generate nonconformance history, trends, and establish PDCAs to reduce defects.
Conduct product/process audits and directly support the development of the Quality Management System.
Facilitate any on-site customer visits and/or audits.
Plan, coordinate & administer the Audit & Training programs.
Oversee the Quality Control Department.
Interact directly with the final inspection department and conduct inspections as required with inspection equipment.
Customer requested investigations & failure analysis reporting.
Maintain & report all Quality metrics.
Participate in program and quality assurance reviews.
Develop APQP (FAIR/PPAP/FMEA/Control Plan) in support of new program launches and develop inspection plans to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.