Quality Engineer

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia designs, manufactures, and services a wide range of products, that include mission equipment, thermal management systems, engine technology, and propellers. The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users. Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters. Position Overview Location: Vancouver, WA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday - Friday Pay: $90,000 - $125,000 per year The Quality Engineer leads technical quality improvement and assurance activities throughout the product and supplier lifecycle. Primary accountability includes nonconforming material control, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) administration, root-cause investigations, and verification of corrective-action effectiveness. In partnership with the Buyer and Director of Supply Chain, this position establishes and drives a formal, risk-based supplier quality management program, from qualification and surveillance through supplier corrective action and development. The role supports product development, quality planning, manufacturing process capability, audits, and continuous improvement to protect the performance and reliability of aerospace lifting, cargo-hook, and weighing systems. What You’ll Do Leads timely containment, documentation, investigation, and disposition routing of nonconforming product; ensures only authorized personnel approve concessions, rework, or repair. Owns effective CAPA and FRACAS processes, including evidence-based root-cause analysis, corrective actions, effectiveness verification, recurrence monitoring, and closure. Establishes risk-based supplier quality requirements, qualification criteria, supplier classification, ongoing performance monitoring, and planned supplier surveillance. Leads supplier corrective-action requests, escape containment, problem solving, supplier development, and verification of sustained corrective-action effectiveness. Produces and reviews quality and supplier performance metrics, identifies adverse trends, and leads cross-functional reduction of repeat nonconformances and escapes. Supports inspection and acceptance-test planning, first articles, product and process changes, configuration control, and risk mitigation for critical characteristics. Applies statistical methods, measurement system analysis, process capability, and risk tools to improve product conformance and manufacturing control. Provides technical quality leadership for manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, customer issues, QMS audits, and continuous-improvement initiatives. Who You Are Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent education and substantial demonstrated quality experience considered. Typically requires 5-8 or more years of aerospace or regulated manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or related technical experience. Demonstrated success leading nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional process improvements required. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) strongly preferred, with a development plan toward certification when eligible; Certified Supplier Quality Professional (CSQP) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) desirable. Working knowledge of AS9100, applicable customer and regulatory requirements, AS9102 first-article requirements, and supplier quality management practices preferred. Technical Competencies Strong knowledge of aerospace…

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