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TRIGO · 1 month ago

Director of Quality Operations

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

TRIGO is a leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. The Director of Quality Operations serves as a vital link between Prime Aerospace customers, their suppliers, and the SMS Quality Assurance field team, focusing on executing and expanding key initiatives within the supplier quality organization.

AerospaceAutomotiveProfessional ServicesRailroad

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build an organization including management and working teams, deployed within regional zones, to support SMS’ business plan and objectives

Deploy the necessary team to a wide range of commodity suppliers throughout the US and International

Responsible for procedures, processes and Quality System development and implementation

Participate in Business Development opportunities, including presentations, RFP responses and contract development

Oversee training development and implementation across the organization

Expertise with AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), root cause analysis and corrective actions, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R etc

Direct formal/informal problem solving initiatives within the supply base

Lead, motivate and coach a diverse set of quality engineers and managers tasked with exceeding customer requirements

Design, implement and document procedures and process control, testing and inspection requirements and process improvement

Establish and implement metrics (process capability, control charts, yield, for measuring effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product quality decisions and planning

Establish collection of analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product quality

Qualification

Aerospace Quality experienceQuality Management SystemsAS9145 expertiseISO9001/AS9100 experienceSix Sigma (Black Belt)Root cause analysisFMEAStatistical Process ControlMechanical EngineeringProblem solving skillsLeadershipFlexibility

Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM field, or related Field

Minimum 10-15 years Aerospace Quality experience leading large teams

Experience in ISO9001/AS9100/AS9145

Expertise in Quality Management Systems with preferred qualifications in: ASQ, Six Sigma (Black Belt)

Must be familiar with FARs/DFARs

Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions, FMEA, Statistical Process Control, Gage R&R etc

Experienced with delivering Quality management services in the Aerospace Industry

Knowledge of Quality Tools & Standards

Valid auto insurance

Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening

US citizenship required

Preferred

MBA preferred

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 (.70/mile 2025) when driving personal vehicles on company business

Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals

Overnight trips - Up to $75

Leaving home after 4 pm $40

$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

Company

TRIGO

QUALITY ALONG THE SUPPLY CHAIN Founded in 1997, TRIGO Group is a multinational company providing quality solutions for the automotive, aerospace and other transport industries.

Founded in 1997

Nanterre, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees