2026 Supplier Quality Engineer I

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer located in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a candidate for a role focused on quality engineering and data analysis. Responsibilities include analyzing processes for improvements, performing quality reviews, and providing technical support. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with 0-2 years of experience preferred, alongside knowledge of quality management systems. Join a company committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience required.
• Ability to interpret part/assembly blueprints is preferred.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Ability to interpret part/assembly blueprints and GD&T understanding.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to evaluate current processes and recommend improvements.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation.
• Participate in quality audits for internal and external suppliers.
• Recommend updates for document and data collection systems.
• Provide technical support to departments, vendors, and customers.
• Assist in analyzing data for continuous improvement projects.
• Support tracking of monthly metrics including supplier PPM.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality engineering review

Technical support

Continuous improvement projects

Tracking and reporting metrics

APQP

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ISO-QS9001 Quality Management Systems

AP PPAP

Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf‑care equipment, and ground support equipment. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to evaluate current processes and seek and recommend ways to improve processes and product.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including supplier quality manuals and company quality records.
• Participate in quality audits to include internal quality system and process audits as well as external supplier quality system and process audits.
• Recommend updates as needed to maintain the document and data collection systems.
• Provide technical support and information to other departments, vendors, and customers as requested to collect data from company metrics, vendor metrics, and quality inspection data.
• Assist in analyzing company and supplier data to recommend continuous improvement projects.
• Support tracking and reporting of monthly metrics including supplier PPM, corrective action completion, trip reports, nonconforming material dispositions, delinquent PPAP, and Fair submissions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field required
• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of experience required
• Software Knowledge: ISO-QS9001 Quality Management Systems and related tools including AP PPAP, control failure modes and effects analysis preferred
• Ability to interpret part/assembly blueprints and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.