2027 Supplier Quality Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Retirement options

Alternate work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles in Georgia is seeking an entry-level Supplier Quality Engineer to support quality processes across design and suppliers. You’ll analyze data, participate in audits, and help implement continuous improvement initiatives under mentorship.

You will review design docs for quality, assist in tracking metrics like PPAP, supplier quality performance, and nonconformances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 0–2 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality tools and ISO-QS9001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to evaluate current processes and identify improvements.
• Perform quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance.
• Participate in internal and supplier quality audits.
• Support tracking and reporting of monthly metrics (supplier PPM, CAPAs, PPAP).

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ISO-QS9001 Quality Management Systems

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Supplier Quality Engineer (343148)

2027 Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Number: 343148

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:

• Day-one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• 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.

• 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

• 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

EEO Statement

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