Supplier QA Eng I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer I to support supplier quality/inspection, review blueprints and specifications, and drive CAPA with suppliers. You will work with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to improve supplier performance and ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards.

Primary duties include audits, process improvement, and APQP guidance, with up to 25% travel. This is an entry-level, full-time role based in Savannah, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, aviation sciences, quality systems, or related field required; entry level.
• Ability to address quality performance concerns and work with suppliers to improve supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to support supplier quality/inspection system and ensure articles meet design requirements.
• Manage supplier performance via audits and regulatory compliance.
• Certify or assess supplier quality systems and processes as required to quality standards.
• Coordinate QA program plans, audit schedules, and acceptance test programs with Gulfstream suppliers.
• Drive CAPA processes for all suppliers.
• Promote APQP and continuous improvement with suppliers.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Data analysis

Reading blueprints/specifications

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

Lean Six Sigma

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Supplier QA Eng Iin GAC Savannah

Communication both written and verbally

Analization 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 score card measures that accurately depict supplier health from a risk and performance perspective. .

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

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Nearest Major Market: Savannah
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