Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer
Textron AviationAbout the role
Job Number:
332612)Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.Description
Join a team where precision meets performance.
We are hiring immediately for full-time Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success
What You’ll Do
In this role, you can expect to lead quality initiatives that directly impact aircraft performance, safety, and customer satisfaction. You’ll collaborate with different departments, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with industry standards. If you're passionate about aviation and thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, this is your opportunity to elevate your career. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- Quality Systems Development: Create and update quality procedures to align with current practices and regulatory requirements
- Audit & Regulatory Compliance: Lead FAA and government audits, investigations, and corrective actions to ensure compliance and prevent recurrence
- Data Analysis & Process Improvement: Analyze performance metrics such as scrap, defects, and rework to identify trends and drive cross-functional improvement initiatives
- Supplier & Production Audits: Conduct audits across internal teams and external suppliers to ensure product and process integrity
- Issue Prioritization & Resolution: Address quality concerns based on customer impact, coordinating across disciplines to implement effective solutions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, supply chain, and customer service teams to enhance quality and operational efficiency
What you need to be successful:
- Engineering or STEM degree plus 2 years of quality/manufacturing experience
(OR) 7 years of aviation quality experience with a technical degree, associate’s degree, or A&P license - Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP, and special processing
- Familiarity with tools like PFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, and statistical techniques
- ASQ certifications and project management experience are a plus
Why You’ll Love Working Here?
- Your success is our success. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to help you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day on
- 401K company match + additional annual contribution equal to 4% of eligible compensation
- Education assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, compensated at the start of the semester
- Flight training bonus program for earning pilot certifications
- Fertility and adoption
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