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Aerospace Quality Engineer-1 (Safran)

TRIGO ADR Americas · Fort Worth, TX

Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at TRIGO ADR Americas (industrial) in Fort Worth, TX. Participate / Lead On-the-job trainings to ensure awareness and comprehension of root cause analysis and good practices.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root cause, AS9100

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $90k–$126k.

Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 120 quality engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 119 other live quality postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$121k, from 25 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 56%
  • ✓ Lean 31%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
  • FMEA 28%
  • New product launch 28%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Ownership of an area of the workshop including management of Quality KPI's for that area. Collecting and displaying relevant data to the workshop in a useable format to support Quality improvement needs. Leading a ritual meeting with cross functional participation to communicate status and potential actions. Integrate human factors principles into quality assurance, safety investigations, and process reviews. Participate / Lead On-the-job trainings to ensure awareness and comprehension of root cause analysis and good practices.
  • ◆Participate in internal and external audits. Ability to pilot specific actions from audit findings in a timely manner. Conduct Gemba walks (in applicable area). Conduct product / process audits and able to detect anomalies. Participate in the analysis of anomalies detected and support improvement initiatives.
  • ◆Full understanding of how to manage non-conformity treatment on the shop floor in order to train Technicians in their daily role. Assist Technicians on difficult or non-standard issues. Understand the technical standards and know the appropriate interfaces to assist in disposition of non-conformities.
  • ◆Fully support Non-Quality costs detection, characterization and root cause analysis and drive improvements to prevent recurrence.
  • ◆Demonstrate and use RCCA tools (Ishikawa, 5 why's, 8D's). Lead multi-functional teams to effectively determine root causes and deploy effective corrective action plans to put in place permanent solutions to problems. Document and update problem solving database to ensure clear and timely closure of actions. Provide expertise in error prevention, risk analysis, and safety case development to enhance the Safety Management System.
  • ◆Support and communicate the culture of continuous improvement, lean, 5S, and ‘Stop at First Defect' Quality Culture.
  • ◆Perform other related duties as required

Job

Qualifications

  • ✓Four-year technical degree in Engineering, Quality, Human Factors, or related field. In lieu of a technical degree, a combination of Military &

Experience will be considered.

  • ✓3+ years of experience in quality engineering within aerospace or relevant industry.
  • ✓Must be a US Person.

Knowledge/Skills Required

  • ✓FAA Part 145 MRO Experience
  • ✓Knowledge of Human Factors engineering, ergonomics, or safety management.
  • ✓Experience with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and regulatory

requirements

(FAA, EASA, AS9100, etc.).

  • ✓Proven ability to lead root cause investigations and implement robust corrective actions.
  • ✓Excellent communication, facilitation, and team collaboration skills.
  • ✓Certification in Human Factors, Quality Engineering, or Six Sigma is a plus.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.

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Position Overview

The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring product and process quality across our manufacturing operations while supporting the integration of human factors principles into our safety and quality programs. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to human performance, error management, and safety culture. Lead by example in promoting Quality mindset, promote continuous improvement initiatives and support teamwork.

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