Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer

Trigo Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIGO ADR AMERICAS is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Los Angeles to lead supplier quality initiatives including audits, MRB, FAI witnessing, and corrective actions. You will assess supplier processes, drive continuous improvement with Lean, Six-Sigma, PFMEA, and report performance weekly to meet customer expectations while ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 QA systems.

You will analyze supplier issues, lead root-cause investigations, and collaborate with internal teams to

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on experience as a Quality Engineer in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment.
• 5-8 years of FAI experience with AS9102 standards at a quality engineering level.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings and specifications.
• 5-8 years with ISO9001 and AS9100 QAMS processes in production, quality and logistics.
• Knowledge of FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations.
• Experience leading customer audits.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Project management, time management, problem solving and organization.
• Ability to work as an effective team member and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Assess suppliers’ manufacturing and quality processes through audits (AS9100, APQP, process/product audits).
• Lead and/or support MRB activities for non-conforming material and corrective actions.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root-cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement using Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, PFMEA.
• Escalate unresolved supplier quality issues within projects and suppliers.
• Support suppliers in evaluating processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to solve process/product quality issues and improve performance.
• Develop and maintain reporting of supplier performance; weekly/monthly updates.
• Undertake special projects and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders for timely responses.

Skills

Aerospace QA

FAI (AS9102)

GD&T

ISO9001 / AS9100

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DOE

FMEA

SPC

RCCA

APQP

PPAP

Controls plans

MSA

Metrology

Automated measurement

Job description

The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing various supplier quality engineering related activities such as Compliance, Process, and Product Audits, MRB, FAI Witnessing, Review and Sign off, Problem Solving, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Supplier Performance Reporting and other Quality Improvement Activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess suppliers manufacturing and quality processes through performing supplier audits following various standards depending on the type of audit. Audits may include but not limited to the following: AS9100 Compliance Audits, special processes, APQP audits, process, and product audits.
• Lead and/or support MRB activities to achieve optimal disposition of non-conforming material and ensure that adequate corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Promote and facilitate the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.
• Support suppliers in the evaluation of existing manufacturing or business processes, identification of opportunities for improvement, and development of solutions to optimize supplier performance using various problem-solving techniques.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to suppliers to solve process and product quality issues and improve internal and outgoing quality performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed and accurate reporting of supplier performance and quality improvement progress. Report weekly and monthly on supplier progress to meet customer expectations.
• Undertake special projects as required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders to ensure timely and effective responsiveness to abnormalities.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Engineer in an Aerospace Manufacturing Environment
• 5-8 years of FAI experience with AS9102 (FAI) standards at a quality engineering level.
• Strong understanding of various Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T
• 5-8 years' experience hands-on experience with the ISO9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems Processes, especially in Production, Quality, and logistics
• Knowledge of, (or hands-on experience preferred), with FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations
• Experience leading customer audits
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills
• Project management, time management, problem solving and organization
• Ability to work as an effective team member and lead other team members

Additional Desired Skills:

• Prior practical experience and implementation of Quality Engineering tools and systems such as: DOE, FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP, PPAP, controls plans, material control, process control, systems performance, product evaluation, MSA, metrology, automated measurement, and software is preferred.

General Requirements

• Ability to pass background and drug screen
• Valid drivers license and auto insurance required.
• Vision exam is required prior to hire. Requirements are as follows:
• The General Vision Acuity Test shall be performed by an Oculist, Optometrist or other professionally recognized person. The following requirements shall apply.
• Near Vision – Eyes meets Orthorater 8 (95% or Jaeger #2 at 12 inches)
• Far vision – Eyes meets Orthorater 4 (76%) or Snellen Chart 20/50
• Color Perception – 6 of 9 Orthorater plates
• US Citizenship Required: TRIGO ADR AMERICAS can restrict hiring to US Citizens when government contracts require us to do so. 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(2)(C).

Additional Qualifications (Preferred):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline, (i.e., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, etc.)