Aerospace Quality Engineer
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At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization's collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

The Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that all suppliers meet our Trident's high standards for quality and compliance. This position involves working closely with suppliers, as well as internal engineering and quality teams, to establish strong quality benchmarks, enhance supplier performance, and foster continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities such as auditing, inspecting, and qualifying suppliers, while also supporting initiatives for new product introduction and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This role will:

• Develop, implement, and uphold supplier quality standards to ensure alignment with company policies, regulatory mandates, and industry norms.
• Conduct thorough supplier audits, which include initial qualification assessments and regular follow-up inspections, to evaluate and enhance supplier quality systems.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in collaboration with suppliers to effectively address quality issues and prevent future occurrences.
• Work hand in hand with suppliers on quality improvement initiatives, guiding them to create processes that meet our company's standards.
• Review and approve supplier-issued Certificates of Conformance (CoC) to confirm compliance with specified requirements, particularly for specialized items like development kits that are not used in final products.
• Lead cross-functional teams in assessing supplier risks, monitoring quality, and qualifying both new and existing suppliers.
• Provide technical support to suppliers for quality-related challenges, ensuring consistent processes and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams-such as engineering, procurement, and quality assurance-to align our supplier quality management strategies with the broader goals of the company.
• Establish and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supplier performance, and take action to implement necessary improvement strategies as needed.
• Potentially travel up to 25-50% to supplier locations for audits, assessments, and issue resolution. Travel may include domestic and international locations depending on supplier locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Years of Experience, Certifications:

• BS/BA Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality assurance, or a related field, preferably in a regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, automotive, medical devices).
• Desired Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100), statistical process control, root cause analysis, and risk management methodologies.
• Proficient in using quality tools and data analysis software to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, if requested, to assist individuals with disabilities in fulfilling these essential functions, as long as doing so does not cause undue hardship.

• Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery for a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to occasionally move materials and/or equipment weighing up to 15 pounds

• This role will primarily work in a quiet office or laboratory. Ideal candidates will be comfortable in a bustling, fast-paced environment.

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact ...@tridsys.com.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)