Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer 1 – Savannah, GA

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer 1 is responsible for working with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across Gulfstream’s supply base.

• Support supplier quality and inspection activities to ensure products meet approved quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance through system, product, and process audits.
• Assess supplier quality systems, personnel, manufacturing processes, and equipment against applicable standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and suppliers to improve quality, reduce scrap, and enhance manufacturing and repair processes.
• Drive Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives, ensuring timely and effective resolution of supplier issues.
• Support supplier certification activities and ongoing quality performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, metrics, and risk assessments.
• Promote continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and APQP principles.
• Communicate supplier performance expectations and facilitate resolution of quality concerns.
• Provide technical guidance and support within cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure all delivered or finished articles are manufactured in accordance with approved quality system requirements and are certified as compliant to type design or in‑service limitations.
• Coordinate quality assurance program plans, audit schedules, acceptance test programs, and quality engineering requirements for Gulfstream suppliers.
• Develop key metrics and score‑card measures that accurately depict supplier health from a risk and performance perspective.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation Sciences, Quality Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with structural components and supplier quality activities preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Power BI, and SAP.
• Understanding of blueprints, specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and Quality Control System requirements preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of APQP principles preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification and/or FAA designee experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Computer literate and capable of working within the software applications utilized throughout the enterprise.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles; certification preferred.
• A&A or a four‑year combination of related experience may substitute for a degree.

• Work alongside industry‑leading professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Gain hands‑on experience supporting a global supplier network.
• Build a strong foundation in quality engineering, supplier development, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Be part of a team dedicated to creating the world’s finest aviation experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans