Location
Kirkland, WA | United States
Job description
Under general supervision and reporting to the Senior Director of Quality Operations, The Quality Engineer is responsible for executing and expanding on key initiatives inside of the supplier quality organization, including the execution of 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:
- Conducts activities to modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols
- 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 ensure 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
- FAA, EAR, and ITAR standards and regulations
- Engineering Processes, Standard Drawings Conventions, Interpreting Drawing, Specifications, and GD&T
- MS Office
- 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
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
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
- ASQ or equivalent professional certifications such as CQE, CQT, CQA, CMQ, CSQP …etc.
- Six Sigma Black Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
- 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 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
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
- 401k with match
Pay Range
$70,000-$105,000, 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.
Company Overview
TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded “boots on the ground” business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.
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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