TRIGO Aerospace Defense & Rail · 23 hours ago
Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $105K/yr
8+ years expTRIGO Aerospace Defense & Rail is a leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance and Quality Management Services. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing key initiatives within the supplier quality organization, conducting audits, problem-solving, and improving supplier performance through various quality engineering activities.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline, (i.e., Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Management, etc.)
ASQ or equivalent professional certifications such as CQE, CQT, CQA, CMQ, CSQP …etc
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
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
401k retirement savings with match
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
$1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
Company
TRIGO Aerospace Defense & Rail
Founded in 1997, TRIGO is a multinational company providing operational Quality Management solutions for the manufacturing sector, especially in the transportation industries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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