Supplier QA Eng I

Gulfstream; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream in Savannah, GA is seeking a Supplier QA Engineer I to support supplier quality and inspection activities, ensuring delivered articles meet design and quality requirements.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations and Procurement to monitor supplier quality systems, perform audits, drive CAPA, and promote APQP-driven continuous improvement.

This entry‑level role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, and offers up to 25% travel and a full‑time schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required or equivalent.
• Entry level position.
• Ability to read/write English.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks to support supplier quality/inspection system.
• Ensures delivered articles meet quality system requirements.
• Manages supplier performance through audits.
• Certifies or assesses supplier quality systems and processes.
• Coordinates QA program plans and audit schedules.
• Drives CAPA processes for all suppliers.
• Promotes continuous improvement and APQP at suppliers.
• Develops supplier health metrics and scorecards.
• Provides technical guidance in cross-functional teams.
• Communicates GAC expectations to suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Aerospace quality

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Supplier QA Eng I in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

Communication both written and verbally

• Project management fundamentals
• Analysis of data trends and metrics
• Exposure to aerospace quality standards
• Exposure to engineering drawings, blueprints, requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, aviation sciences, quality systems, or a related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Entry level. Position Purpose: The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for addressing all quality performance concerns. The SQE works with suppliers to monitor the effectiveness of their Quality Management System and partners with key stakeholders such as Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to continuously improve supplier performance (increase lifecycle, reduce scrap, improve manufacturing/repair processes). This position will support significant initiatives focused on improving the quality performance of the supply base.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Performs all tasks in area of responsibility in a timely manner to support the supplier quality/inspection system. Ensures all aspects of the delivered/finished article is manufactured in accordance with approved quality system requirements and is certified as compliant to type design requirements or compliant with in-service limitations for Repair Station activities.
• Manages the compliance of supplier performance through the application of system, product and process audits in accordance with company policy and federal regulations.
• Certifies a supplier or assesses supplier quality system, personnel, processes and equipment as required to the applicable quality standards.
• Coordinates quality assurance program plans, monitors and modifies audit schedules, evaluates acceptance test programs, and quality engineering requirements of Gulfstream suppliers.
• Responsible for driving the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for all Suppliers.
• Promotes the use of continuous improvement techniques and APQP principles at Suppliers to help them reduce variability and achieve process control.

Additional Functions:

• Drives closed loop corrective action process and ensures timeliness and effectiveness of supplier CA plans.
• Develops key metrics and scorecard measures that accurately depict supplier health from a risk and performance perspective.
• Provides technical guidance in a cross-functional group/team setting.
• Effectively communicates GAC expectations with suppliers for addressing any issues and concerns related to supplier performance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• An Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License may be used in combination with four years of related experience in addition to the experience requirements below in lieu of the degree requirement.
• ASQ certification (CQE) and/or experience as a FAA recognized designee highly preferred.
• Understands and is able to apply and communicate to others: blueprints/specifications; Federal Aviation Regulations; Quality Control System Requirements; knowledge of manufacturing/fabrication techniques and processes.
• Computer literate; capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the enterprise.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles (certification preferred).
• Knowledge of APQP principles preferred.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

• Requisition Number: 236062
• Posting Type: Internal-External
• Department: J1256 - SQA Interiors
• Category: Quality Assurance
• Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
• Shift: First
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary Grade: E3
• Number of Openings: 3
• Posting End Date: 10/01/2026