Aerospace Quality Engineer – MRO & RCCA Lead

TRIUMPH Mexicali; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 92,600 - 138,800; Full time

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.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Aviation

GED/High school diploma

Job description

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.