Quality Engineer

Textron; Georgia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage and improve quality standards for inspection processes. The role involves leading small teams, conducting audits, and developing inspection methodologies to enhance product reliability. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, and ERP/MRP systems is required. The position is located in Georgia, USA, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration to resolve quality-related challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering.
• Ability to read part/assembly blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD, and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct quality standards for inspection processes.
• Conduct field audits and vendor evaluations.
• Develop standards and methods for inspection and testing.
• Monitor and improve key supply chain KPIs.
• Facilitate corrective and preventive actions in quality issues.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection processes

Statistical analysis

Project management

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

CAD

ERP/MRP

Job description

Quality Engineer

Description

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side‑by‑side, 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 concerned with 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 needed.
• 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 as well as customer complaints through the coordination of cross‑functional teams.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram 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 small team of Quality Inspectors for assigned area to ensure processes are followed and production is supported.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Years of Experience: 5 or more years of experience required.
• 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.