Senior Quality Engineer
Location:
Valencia, CA, US, 91355
Business Unit: Systems and Support
Function: Quality
TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.
TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components, to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.
We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and apply customer specifications, including aerospace/defense standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, Boeing D6 XXX requirements if applicable)
- Focus on using statistics and data analysis techniques to improve processes.
- Lead complex investigations using structured problem solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5 Why).
- Own Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) from initiation through verification of effectiveness
- Drive proactive quality initiatives, including PFMEA, control plans, risk mitigation, and process robustness improvements.
- Set up product and process inspections to determine sample sizes to include but no limited to writing procedures that include selection of the correct measuring tools.
- Understand and analyze complex problems and derive solutions.
- Effectively communicate technical issues, solutions, ideas, and concepts to a diverse audience including Program Managers, Customers, and Executive Management.
- Determine material review board dispositions for product nonconformances.
- Lead and participate in nonconformance investigations to analyze and determine root cause, define corrective actions, and ensure corrective action implementation is effective.
- Participate in program and quality assurance reviews.
- Determines, tracks and reports quality performance.
- Review customer drawings and specifications and to fully understand requirement flow downs.
- Prepare and review quality documentation including policies, procedures, processes, and First Articles to ensure compliance to internal and external requirements.
- Conduct internal audits of products, processes and procedures and act as a credible escort for internal and external auditors.
- Understands the design intent, requirements, and specifications of our products as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls and failure modes.
- Provide support in development and evaluation of product and process capability, process control plans, analysis of conditions, and process audits with the objective of improving process performance and capability.
- Daily collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, manufacturing, and inspection to ensure high quality product is delivered to our customers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineeering (Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related discipline).
- ASQ CQE, CSSBB, CSSBG, CSSYB Preferred.
- 5 –10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001, PPAP, FAI (AS9102), and MRB processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Proficiency with statistical analysis, SPC, MSA, and process capability tools.
- Experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across functions
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience working with aerospace OEMs (Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed, etc.).
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and digital quality tools.
- Experience with supplier quality development and audits.
- Advanced data analysis skills (Minitab, JMP, Python, or similar).
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
- High attention to detail and risk awareness
- Ability to lead cross functional teams
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Continuous improvement orientation
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Salary: $115,000 - $145,000 plus bonus
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