Supplier QA Eng II

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer II to address supplier performance and quality concerns. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to improve supplier quality systems and drive major quality initiatives with minimal supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, at least 2 years in manufacturing or repair/overhaul, and experience with supplier audits, CAPA, APQP, and reading engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of technical manufacturing or repair/overhaul experience.
• Experience with supplier quality systems, audits, CAPA and APQP is preferred.
• Knowledge of drawings/blueprints and related quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Address supplier quality concerns and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Procurement to drive quality improvements.
• Lead CAPA processes and supplier quality audits to ensure conformance.
• Assist in driving APQP and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Skills

Handling supplier parts

SAP

Interpreting engineering drawings

Solumina

Cabin interior experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Unique Skills

Preferred skills/Experience should include:

Supplier QA Eng II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills

Preferred skills/Experience should include:

• Handling/investigating Supplier Parts for build and quality issues.
• SAP
• Interpreting Engineering drawings, blueprints, drawings.
• Solumina
• Cabin Interior experience.

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. 2 years technical related experience in a manufacturing environment or repair and overhaul facility.

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 requires skills that would enable the SQE to drive major Quality improvement projects across functions with minimum supervision.

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. .
• Provides technical guidance and direction to subordinate level personnel. Oversees completion of assigned tasks of subordinate level Quality Engineers within functional groups. .
• Capable of leading quality focus meetings to address supplier performance and to communicate progress to senior leadership. .

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.
• Experience in a Supplier Quality capacity highly desirable.
• 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: 236060

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:E5

Number of Openings: 1

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.