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PRIMARY FUNCTION:   Textron Systems is looking for a team player to perform in process inspections and inspection of incoming material in accordance with drawing/spec requirements.  Analyze complex drawings and interpret geometric dimensional tolerancing and special process requirements in order to determine conformance of a part. 

JOB DUTIES:

·       Familiarization with 3D models for Quality Inspection requirements

·       Applies established inspection procedures utilizing a variety inspection/testing tools

·       Complete first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 Standard and internal procedures

·       Act as company liaison for multiple Inspection functions within the facility.

·       Utilize coordinate measuring machine programs to inspect product

·       Ability to positively and effectively communicate clearly with team members in a training environment.

·       Ability to work independently and follow through with completing daily tasks.

·       Perform Material Review Board (MRB) roles including documenting the nonconformance, working with internal parties to disposition the nonconformance, and follow the nonconformance through the MRB process.

·       Recommend and assist in changes to procedures, processes, and drawings to improve team and company efficiency and quality of product.

·       Review product inspection results and work with Quality Engineering, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing to resolve product issues.

·       Document and retain required Quality records and results.

About This Role

The Manager Supply Chain will lead a team of subcontract specialists to enable the negotiation and execution of complex subcontracts with major suppliers and ensure oversight of the supply base. This position further serves as the Air/Sea domain supply chain lead with direct support responsibility to the domain program leadership. Customer relationship management and supply chain execution are key measures for this position, all with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. 

Responsibilities

Serve as the supply chain lead to the Air and Sea domain programs.  Engage in regular communications, attend program reviews, and provide supply chain feedback on items of program importance or concern (e.g. risky suppliers and mitigation, delivery status, cost growth concerns, among others).

Coordinate and align with other supply chain resources/functions to meet customer objectives. (Supplier Development, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Engineering, Data Analytics, Tactical Procurement).  Escalate issues as identified.

Provide regular reports to supply chain and program leadership regarding subcontract status, supplier performance, risks/mitigations, and associated supply chain metrics.

Develop, coach, and manage subcontract specialists and monitor employee performance to goals.  Use data analytics and standard tools to measure and monitor subcontract placement and supplier management/performance.  Enforce and improve on standard work and cadences.  Monitor SC exception reports.

Maintain knowledge of domain major commodities including industry trends, economic factors, and key suppliers in these commodities.

Evaluate supply chain needs proactively with the program through the review of forecasts and the identification of potential sources for strategic sourcing considerations.

Represent Supply Chain in gate reviews for prime proposal capture and submission in accordance with company delegation of authority. 

Intercept front end business opportunities to enable optimized down stream supply chain performance.  This includes, but not limited to, early integration on proposals (in coordination with Strategic Sourcing/Material Estimating), drive program accountability, mitigate requisition compression for requirements, and advocate for supply chain with the program team.

Support the Supply Chain organization executing discrete continuous improvement efforts as identified.

Analyze statistical data to evaluate supplier performance.  Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation.  For known issues, support root cause corrective actions including contract management and enforcement. 

Support both internal and external audit teams, including Accounting, Textron Audit Services, DCMA and DCAA.  Ensure subcontract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.

Job Summary:

Performs Quality Engineering assignments for the Electronic Systems domain requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications. Work is performed on moderately complex contracts requiring independent execution within a defined set of skills or knowledge area. The Quality Engineer supports product design activities, planning for quality, production activities, data analysis and development of metrics, root cause and corrective action, and process and product improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews customer contracts on simple to moderately complex projects; responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definition.
• Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
• Interfaces with Supplier Development Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
• Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.
• Participates in product development and design document reviews targeting DFX
• Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis etc. 
• Participates in Program Management activities appropriate to the assigned project(s).
• Participates in Contract Data Requirements List development, review and delivery to the customer as required by the assigned project(s).
• Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
• Performs Material Review Board (MRB) disposition and tracking activities.
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
• Provides status inputs to the Cost Account Manager for tasks performed. May perform CAM function for small to medium projects.
• Performs QA estimating for small to medium, less complex projects.