2027 Supplier Quality Engineer

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules at select.

Relocation assistance for eligible

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Augusta, GA, is hiring for an entry-level quality role designed to help you build skills, gain cross-functional exposure, and grow through hands-on experience and mentorship.

You will analyze data, participate in quality audits, support continuous improvement, and provide technical information to departments, vendors, and customers. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 0–2 years of experience are required.

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 APQP, PPAP, control failure modes and effects analysis preferred
• Ability to interpret part/assembly blueprints and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred

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.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint reading

Interpreting design docs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ISO-QS9001 QMS

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real‑world solutions.

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.

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Day‑one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

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 APQP, PPAP, control failure modes and effects analysis preferred
• Ability to interpret part/assembly blueprints and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.

Review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.

Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Augusta

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Entry Job

Shift

First Shift