Aerospace Quality Engineer: Supplier Quality & Lean

Trigo Group; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; 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 seeks a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities, baseline processes, and drive conformance across design to production. You will establish quality plans, resolve non-conformances, and participate in QMS audits with a focus on RCCA/CAPA and adherence to aerospace standards.

The role requires hands-on aerospace quality experience (airframe), strong communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain product quality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years with LEAN Manufacturing applications.
• 3–5 years in Quality Engineering (FMEA, SPC, RCCA, Process Control).
• 2–3 years with ISO9100/AS9100 QMS processes in production/QA.
• 2–3 years with Aircraft Parts/Material Conformity Inspections.
• 3–5 years FAI experience with AS9102.
• 3–5 years' knowledge of inspection methods, GD&T, IPC-610/J-Std-1000.
• Airframe experience required; AVMS electronics experience required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities to baseline conformance.
• Establish part quality evaluation plans from materials requests to receipt.
• Provide disposition of non-conforming materials and CAPA actions.
• Participate in QMS audits for process deficiency and corrective action.
• Ensure documentation compliance across design through production.
• Apply lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.
• Collaborate with design, incoming material, production control, and R&D teams.
• Interpreting drawings and engineering standards (GD&T) and process improvements.

Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

FMEA

SPC

RCCA

Process Control

Product Evaluation

Auditing

ISO9100/AS9100 QMS

Aircraft Parts Conformity Inspections

AS9102 FAI

Drawing GD&T (ANSI 14.5)

IPC-610/J-Std-1000 Inspection

Airframe Experience

AVMS Electronic Experience

English Communication

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

High School or GED

6+ years hands-on Quality Engineering experience in aerospace (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

TRIGO ADR Americas seeks a Quality Engineer to evaluate supplier capabilities, baseline processes, and drive conformance across design to production. You will establish quality plans, resolve non-conformances, and participate in QMS audits with a focus on RCCA/CAPA and adherence to aerospace standards.

The role requires hands-on aerospace quality experience (airframe), strong communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain product quality and process improvements.