Supplier QA Eng III

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

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer III to drive supplier quality across the product life cycle. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Procurement to monitor supplier QMS and lead major quality improvement projects with limited supervision.

Required: Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field, 4 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and knowledge of APQP/lean principles. Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 4 years of technical manufacturing experience preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports supplier quality/inspection system tasks.
• Ensures delivered articles meet quality system requirements.
• Audits supplier quality systems and compliance with standards.
• Coordinates QA program plans and audit schedules with Gulfstream suppliers.
• Drives CAPA processes for all suppliers.
• Leads supplier quality focus meetings with senior leadership.

Skills

Experience in aerospace manufacturing

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Aviation Sciences

Quality Systems background

Job description

Supplier QA Eng IIIin GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

Experience in the Aerospace manufacturing industry is highly desirable

Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with other departs and suppliers

Experience leading and participating in high level project management preferred

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. 4 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 related concerns for suppliers throughout the product life cycle. 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 leadership 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:

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 assess 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 ensure 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 and direction to subordinate level personnel. Oversees completion of assigned tasks of subordinate level Quality Engineers within functional groups. .
4. Lead quality focus meetings to address supplier performance and to communicate progress to senior leadership. .

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. Experience in a Supplier Quality capacity highly desirable.
6. Advanced knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles (certification preferred).
7. Working knowledge of APQP principles and the ability to lead and train others related to the skillset.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236100

Category: Quality Assurance

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/08/2026

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