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Aerospace Quality Engineer

TRIGO Group, Kirkland, WA, United States


Under general supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Quality Operations, the Quality Engineer is responsible for executing and expanding key initiatives inside the supplier quality organization, including supplier quality engineering 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.

Sign On Bonus: $2000.00

Job Responsibilities

Conducts activities to modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocol

Provides explanations of testing and inspection plans, methods and/or technologies to assure reliability and conformance of products and processes

Provides analysis and develops recommendations for corrective actions for nonconformities and/or design problems for internally produced products and processes

Utilizes PPAP core elements (e.g., PFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans, etc.) to identify risk in product development and propose risk management solutions

Provides reviews and ensures requirements are met for work transfer and process change management

Including Resourcing Gate and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) acceptance

Reviews process control documentation to ensure it is in compliance with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts

Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for materials being processed into partially finished or finished products

Working with product design and specification, devises testing plans, methods, and equipment to assure reliability of product. Collaborates internally to ensure quality standards are in effect

Develops proactive quality initiative strategies and drives their implementation

Designs and implements product engineering changes to satisfy quality issues raised by customers

Responsible for both Program and Product Quality Engineering

Responsible for development of new inspection technologies or methodologies to assure product conformance

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Strong verbal, written and communication skills

Project management, time management, problem solving and organization

Fluent English – reading and writing is required

Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail

Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

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

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Fluent English – reading and writing is required

Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening

Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening

Additional Qualifications

FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations

Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T

MS Office

Additional Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience OR, in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience required

Engineering/other technical positions: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience)

Must be a U.S. citizen

Shift will vary, depending on program needs

Working Conditions
Productivity:

Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility:

Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Vision:

Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.

Environment:

Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.

Other Factors:

Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Benefits

12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years

10 days paid sick time

11 paid holidays

Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents

Champ Plan Wellness and Health

Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings

Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances

Free wellness initiatives

Free tele-health

Free and discounted RX

Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)

Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment

Requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation

401k retirement savings with match

Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment

100% match of 1st 3% contribution

50% match of next 2% contribution

IMMEDIATE VESTING

Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)

Regular Hourly rate for travel time

Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars

Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll

Federal rate Mileage reimbursement when driving personal vehicles on company business

Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals

$1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)

Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment

Pay Range
$33.00-$52.00 per hour eligible for overtime, please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Trigo ADR considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

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