Supplier QA Eng I

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Savannah is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer I to join the SQA Interiors team. The role focuses on monitoring supplier quality performance, ensuring compliance with type design requirements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, operations, and procurement.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and is ready for an entry-level position. Experience with blueprints, aerospace standards, and APQP is valued, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, aviation sciences, quality systems, or related field required.
• Entry level position; related experience acceptable.
• Understanding of blueprints and FAA quality standards helpful.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products are manufactured per approved quality system requirements and are certified as compliant to design.
• Audit supplier performance and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Certify suppliers and assess their quality systems and processes.
• Coordinate quality program plans, audits, and APQP requirements with Gulfstream suppliers.
• Drive the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for all suppliers.
• Promote continuous improvement and APQP principles to reduce variability and improve process control.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Aerospace standards

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Supplier QA Eng Iin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Communication both written and verbally

Project managent fundamentals

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:

1. 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.
2. Manages the compliance of supplier performance through the application of system, product and process audits in accordance with company policy and federal regulations.
3. Certifies a supplier or assesses supplier quality system, personnel, processes and equipment as required. to the applicable quality standards.
4. Coordinates quality assurance program plans, monitors and modifies audit schedules, evaluates acceptance test programs, and quality engineering requirements of Gulfstream suppliers.
5. Responsible for driving the Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process for all Suppliers.
6. Promotes the use of continuous improvement techniques and APQP principles at Suppliers to help them reduce variability and achieve process control.

Additional Functions:

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

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. 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.
2. ASQ certification (CQE) and/or experience as a FAA recognized designee highly preferred.
3. 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.
4. Computer literate; capable of working within the various software applications utilized throughout the enterprise.
5. Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles (certification preferred).
6. 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.

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