Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer – FAI Reviewer

TRIGO

Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer executing initiatives in supplier quality for TRIGO ADR Americas. Responsibilities include audits and supplier performance reporting in aerospace manufacturing environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess suppliers manufacturing and quality processes through performing supplier audits following various standards depending on the type of audit.
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

What you’ll need

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
Ability to pass background and drug screen
Valid drivers license and auto insurance required.
Must be fluent in English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supplier AuditsRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Actions ImplementationQuality Management SystemsEngineering ProcessesGD&T InterpretationFAI ExperienceContinuous Improvement TechniquesProblem-Solving TechniquesPerformance Reporting

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder Relationship Management