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Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Textron Inc..com

Office

Kansas

Full Time

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer(

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 assistance, along with discounted childcare and planning
  • Free financial consultations and guidance
  • Explore more benefits here 

 At Textron Aviation, base pay is only one of the parts of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. This provides you with opportunities to grow and develop within your role, and depends on your experience, qualifications, and location.

Qualifications

 

Our workforce is made up of individuals throughout the world with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and passions. Our unique perspectives lead us to be a world-class workforce, helping us develop legendary products. Because we recognize that our differences make us stronger, and studies have shown that some may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly, we welcome you to apply to this role if it meets your career goals. You could be our next great fit!

    Kansas Tax CreditJoin Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit. EEO StatementTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location

: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Field

: Quality

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Level

: Individual Contributor

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: First Shift

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting

: 09/05/2025, 7:52:51 PM

Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Office

Kansas

Full Time

September 6, 2025

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Textron Inc.

Textron