Quality Engineer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company is hiring a Quality Engineer in Augusta, Georgia. The role involves ensuring quality standards in inspection processes, conducting audits, and leading a team of Quality Inspectors. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and five years of experience in quality engineering. Familiarity with CAD, ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to read blueprints are essential. Cessna offers a dynamic work environment committed to quality assurance and product reliability.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in a quality engineering role.
• Ability to read part/assembly blueprints and understand GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct development of quality standards for inspection.
• Conduct field audits and investigate issues as necessary.
• Maintain quality assurance objectives to minimize defects.

Skills

Quality inspection processes

Vendor evaluation

Data analysis

Cross-functional team coordination

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

CAD

ERP/MRP

Job description

Job Description - Quality Engineer (341510)

Quality Engineer – Job Number: 341510

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side‑by‑side vehicles, all‑terrain 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

• Plan and direct activities concerning the development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for inspection processes and materials.
• Conduct field audits and vendor evaluations and investigate manufacturing or field issues as necessary.
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Maintain quality‑assurance objectives to maximize product reliability and minimize defects, field failures, scrap, and rework.
• Monitor, communicate, and improve key supply‑chain KPIs, including parts per million (PPM), line disruptions, and days to close non‑conforming material tickets (NCMT).
• Facilitate the deployment of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in response to quality issues and customer complaints through the coordination of cross‑functional teams.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Seek and recommend ways to improve product and process capability based on company metrics.
• Provide technical support and information to other departments, vendors, and customers as requested, based on data collected from company metrics, vendor metrics, and inspection data.
• Lead a small team of Quality Inspectors for an assigned area to ensure processes are followed and production is supported.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience: Five or more years of experience.
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications, CAD, ERP/MRP.
• Must be able to read part/assembly blueprints and understand Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

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.