Quality Assurance Engineer
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
What you will be doing as a Quality Assurance Engineer:
In this role, you can expect to be a trusted quality expert driving continuous improvement across products, processes, and regulatory environments. You’ll partner closely with teams across Fabrication, Assembly, Aircraft Completions and Delivery, and functions like Supply Chain, Engineering, and Customer Service to ensure excellence from build to delivery.
Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
Quality Systems & Documentation: You develop and refine quality systems and procedures to ensure documentation aligns with current practices, regulatory standards, and operational needs across avionics environments
Regulatory Audits & Investigations: You lead and support FAA and government‑requested audits and investigations, documenting findings and driving effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Data‑Driven Process Improvement: You analyze quality performance data such as scrap, rejections, defects, and rework to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: You partner with production and functional teams to implement quality improvements that enhance efficiency, consistency, and overall avionics performance
Process, Product, & Supplier Audits: You conduct in‑depth audits across production processes, finished products, and external suppliers to ensure compliance and uphold quality standards
What you need to be successful:
- Education & Aviation Quality Experience: Engineering or related STEM degree is required
o In lieu of degree, an Aviation, Business, or technical degree with 5 years of quality aviation experience
o Or an aviation technology associate degree or A&P license with 5 years of quality aviation experience
Quality & Regulatory Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 standards within regulated aviation environments
Audit & Compliance Experience: Experience conducting internal and external audits, including FAA, government, or compliance‑driven investigations
Analytical & Continuous Improvement Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with hands‑on experience using PFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean principles, and statistical techniques
Technical Aptitude: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Continuous Improvement & Special Processes Exposure: Familiarity with NADCAP requirements and special processing environments
Communication & Leadership Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and lead cross‑functional teams
Quality & Project Credentials: ASQ quality certifications and project management experience
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Why join us?
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 one.
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
Access to the Textron Aviation Plane Wellness and Pharmacy
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 the 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 Credit:
Join 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 Statement
Textron 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 Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 01/30/2026, 12:31:51 PM
Job Number: 338559
