Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer (FAI REVIEWER)

TRIGO Aerospace Defense & Rail is a leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for executing and expanding key initiatives inside the supplier quality organization, focusing on supplier audits, quality improvement activities, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards.

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

Requirements:

• 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)
• 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