Quality Assurance Engineer I: Impact, CAPA & Field Audits

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is seeking a Quality Eng I to develop and maintain inspection quality standards and support continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain. The role includes field audits, vendor evaluations, and CAPA coordination to minimize defects and maximize reliability.

You will interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and participate in cross-functional teams to drive process capability. A Bachelor's in Engineering and hands-on quality experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• GD&T understanding preferred.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Execute activities to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for inspection processes.
• Conduct field audits and vendor evaluations and investigate issues.
• Maintain standards for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Monitor and improve key supply chain KPIs (PPM, line disruptions, NCMT).
• Coordinate CAPA implementation across cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical support to departments, vendors, and customers.

Skills

Quality standards

GD&T understanding

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

10+ years of technical experience (without degree)

Tools

CAD

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is seeking a Quality Eng I to develop and maintain inspection quality standards and support continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain. The role includes field audits, vendor evaluations, and CAPA coordination to minimize defects and maximize reliability.

You will interpret technical drawings, GD&T, and participate in cross-functional teams to drive process capability. A Bachelor's in Engineering and hands-on quality experience are required.