Supplier Quality Engineer – Drive Process Improvement

Textron Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead data-driven quality improvements across supplier interfaces and internal processes. The role focuses on ensuring conformity to quality standards, PPAP, and APQP practices while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The position requires 5+ years in quality engineering, familiarity with GD&T and QMS tools, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001/QMS and APQP/PPAP methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T concepts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to evaluate and improve processes and products.
• Review design docs for supplier quality compliance.
• Lead internal and external quality audits.
• Maintain QMS documents and data collection.
• Provide technical support and collaborate across departments.
• Track supplier metrics and continuous improvement projects.
• Report monthly metrics on supplier quality and PPAP status.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality engineering

Process improvement

GD&T understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ISO-QS9001 QMS

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Job description

Textron Specialized Vehicles is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to lead data-driven quality improvements across supplier interfaces and internal processes. The role focuses on ensuring conformity to quality standards, PPAP, and APQP practices while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The position requires 5+ years in quality engineering, familiarity with GD&T and QMS tools, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.