Aerospace Quality Engineer — Supplier Quality

TRIGO ADR Americas; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2% vacation bonus

401k with employer match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

FSA Health

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

TRIGO ADR Americas seeks a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities and baseline conformance to QMS and commodity checklists. You will establish quality plans from materials requests through receipt and drive CAPA to resolve non-conforming materials.

The role emphasizes lean, six-sigma methodologies and hands-on mechanical/electronic assembly knowledge, with strong communication across design, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

Qualifications

• LEAN Manufacturing experience in aerospace environments.
• Experience with FMEA, SPC, RCCA, process control and audits.
• Knowledge of ISO9100/AS9100 QMS and aircraft conformity inspections.
• FAI experience with AS9102 protocols.
• Proficiency in GD&T, IPC-610/J-Std-1000 standards.
• Mechanical and electronic assembly process understanding.
• Airframe background and AVMS electronics experience is a plus.
• Strong English communication skills and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier capabilities to baseline conformance to checklists and QMS.
• Establish part quality plans from material requests to receipt.
• Dispostion non-conforming materials and drive corrective actions.
• Participate in QMS audits and ensure documented compliance.
• Collaborate across design, production, and R&D on quality improvements.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

FMEA

SPC

RCCA

Process Control

Audits

ISO 9100/AS9100

Aircraft Parts

FAI AS9102

Inspection Methods

GD&T

IPC-610/J-Std-1000

Airframe Experience

AVMS

English Proficiency

Driver's License

US Citizenship

Education

High School or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

TRIGO ADR Americas seeks a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities and baseline conformance to QMS and commodity checklists. You will establish quality plans from materials requests through receipt and drive CAPA to resolve non-conforming materials.

The role emphasizes lean, six-sigma methodologies and hands-on mechanical/electronic assembly knowledge, with strong communication across design, manufacturing, and supplier teams.