Quality Engineer- Solar Array

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.

Day shift M-F

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
• Maintenance of data integrity (0% error rate)
• Designing of queries, compiling of data, and generation of reports in a dashboard
• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations to present findings to stakeholders
• In depth research of defect trends
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skill:

• Must have Solar Array Manufacturing Experience
• Familiarity with optics and electronics assemblies
• 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 ISO9100 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

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
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• 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:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
• Proven expertise in SQL, Tableau and Python
• Proven experience pulling and analyzing data for root cause analysis and drive process improvement initiatives.
• Engineering/other technical positions: and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
• 4+ years of Expertise in SQL, Tableau and Python
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or Quality Engineer, with a focus on data analysis and quality improvement

• Willing to work all shifts (days, evenings, staggered shifts) overtime and weekends as needed
• Estimated shift times are 1st shift: 6 am to 2:30 pm or 2nd shift: 2:00 pm to 10:30 PM
• Shift will vary, depending on program needs

WORKING CONDITIONS
Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.
Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.
Environment: Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.
Other Factors: Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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 (.67/mile 2024) 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
• Federal rate mileage reimbursement (.67/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business
• Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
• Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
  • 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

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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