Supplier Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer 2 - Metallurgy

Savannah, GA - Onsite

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

Gulfstream is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer 2 to support supplier quality performance across our global supply chain. This role is ideal for a quality professional with experience in aerospace manufacturing, supplier quality, and special processes, particularly heat treatment and metallurgy.

What You Will Do

• Manage supplier quality performance through system, product, and process audits.
• Evaluate supplier quality systems, processes, equipment, and capabilities to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to reduce variability, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and monitor supplier metrics, scorecards, and performance indicators.
• Support quality assurance program plans, audit schedules, and supplier assessments.
• Partner with suppliers performing heat treatment, metallurgy, and other special processes to ensure compliance with quality requirements and industry standards.
• Evaluate special process capabilities and support resolution of material and process-related quality issues.
• Lead supplier quality reviews and communicate performance updates to leadership.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aviation Sciences, Quality Systems, or a related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment or repair and overhaul facility.
• Strong knowledge of heat-treatment processes and metallurgy highly preferred.
• Experience supporting suppliers that perform heat treating, material processing, or other special processes strongly desired.
• Familiarity with special process controls, supplier audits, and process validation requirements.
• Experience managing supplier accounts and improving supplier quality performance.
• Strong RCCA and CAPA experience.
• Understanding of quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, material requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; certification preferred.
• Knowledge of APQP principles preferred.
• ASQ CQE certification and/or FAA designee experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and relationship-building skills.

Why Gulfstream

• Work with industry-leading aerospace suppliers and technologies.
• Drive meaningful improvements in quality, manufacturing, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supplier quality, metallurgy, special processes, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today. Join Gulfstream and help us fulfill our mission to create and deliver the world’s finest aviation experience.