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Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming and ATAC. This role is in Textron System’s Land Systems - Crewed Land business area.
The segment offers specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation.
We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft.
Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.
Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
- Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply
- Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation
- Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed
- Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation
- Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. Check and improve payment of invoices
- Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. Support preparation of proposal cost data
Position Title: Supplier Quality Engineer
Business Name: Lycoming Engines
Function: Quality
Reports to: Manager External Quality
SUMMARY
The Supplier Quality Engineer will oversee quality assurance processes, implement quality control measures, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves the development, implementation, and maintenance of protocols and procedures to ensure products are manufactured and assembled to the highest standards. Additionally, the Senior Quality Engineer will lead process improvement activities at supplier facilities to enhance product quality for Lycoming Engines. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Six Sigma methodologies, AS9100 standards, and FAA regulatory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leads, plans, organizes, monitors, and conducts supplier audits to quality standards (AS9100) in support of supplier selection and improvement.
• Drives effective root cause analyses and corrective actions for Lycoming Engines and its customers.
• Spearheads process improvement activities at supplier facilities.
• Facilitate preventive actions and supplier process control projects that improve the quality of products delivered to Lycoming Engines.
• Compiles and analyzes data to make informed decisions to drive supplier quality improvement.
• Evaluates suppliers’ performance and implements necessary enhancements.
• Works closely with the receiving inspection team to resolve any issues with parts or paperwork from suppliers.
• Collaborate with the supply chain team for supplier review and development.
• Provides a clear vision of supplier quality strategy and processes to supplier teams.
• Conducts frequent supplier site visits to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement.
Position Title: Sr. Supplier Development Engineer
Business Name: Lycoming Engines
Function: Quality
Reports to: Manager External Quality
SUMMARY
This role involves developing strong partnerships with suppliers, leading project assessments, and facilitating supplier development plans to improve processes, reduce waste, and optimize cost and producibility. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and team collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to travel frequently.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assess and qualify new suppliers based on their capability to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and supplier quality teams to conduct in-depth evaluations of supplier facilities, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead formal project assessments and manage all project lifecycle phases.
• Provide clear vision and strategy for supplier development to internal teams and suppliers.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, and responsiveness while ensuring suppliers comply with aviation industry standards such as AS9100 and FAA regulations.
• Review and support technical evaluations and participate in design reviews.
• Facilitate supplier meetings, technical interchanges, and status reporting.
• Identify supplier selection criteria and conduct trade studies with stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to develop products and processes and optimize producibility and cost.
• Identify and resolve gaps in supplier capabilities for smooth product transition to production.
• Perform validations for capability and manufacturability and conduct supplier risk assessments.
• Develop performance tracking metrics and standardized processes for Product Readiness Review (PRR).
• Establish effective yield metrics and performance indicators with key suppliers.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and support selection and development of new suppliers.
• Apply process improvement techniques to maximize results.
• Conduct frequent supplier site visits.
Position Title: Sr. Quality Engineer
Business Name: Lycoming Engines
Function: Quality
Reports to: Manager Internal Quality
Grade: Job Code:
SUMMARY
The Sr. Quality Engineer will oversee quality assurance processes, implement quality control measures, and drive continuous improvement. This role will develop, implement, and maintain protocols and procedures to ensure products are manufactured and assembled to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with Six Sigma methodologies, AS9100 standards, and FAA regulatory requirements. A deep understanding of advanced quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Value Stream Mapping is essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and FAA regulatory requirements.
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformances and improve product quality.
• Performs internal audits and supports third party audits (ex. AS9100) to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develops and maintains quality documentation, including inspection plans, control plans, and quality reports.
• Utilizes advanced quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and Value Stream Mapping to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Provides training and support to team members on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitors and analyzes quality performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Supports new product development and introduction processes to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production.
• Leads and participates in improvement projects and initiatives.
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role:
A Level III NDT Specialist is responsible for the training, oversight, examination, and certification of Textron NDT Technicians in Visual, Liquid Penetrant, and Radiographic NDT methodologies.
Responsibilities:
• Fabrication Process experience required:
o Expertise in welding fabrication and associated NDT methods.
o Experience in composites and associated NDT methods.
o Experience in DOD or aerospace fabrication facility/programs.
• Proven ability to interpret military or commercial fabrication and NDT specifications is required, with ability to quickly adopt new specification requirements across multiple programs.
o MIL-STD-1689A & MIL-STD-2035A, ASTME, or AWS familiarity preferred.
• Existing ASNT Level III certification in the following NDT methods: UT, PT, and RT. Functional knowledge of MT and UT is required at a level which would allow oversight of Level II inspectors to identify process issues.
• Create, review, and verify processes and procedures for NDT methodologies (UT, PT and RT) to ensure compliance with customer specifications and requirements.
• Train, oversee, test, and certify Level II inspectors in the NDT methods of UT, PT and RT using approved procedures.
• Audit Level II inspectors and Quality processes for adherence to requirements. Identify and work to correct noncompliance issues.
• Evaluate Quality requirements for new programs perform gap analysis based on current capabilities.
• Assist Quality leadership with various audits and compliance projects.
o Experience supporting Nadcap audits is preferred.
• Willingness to travel between company sites as needed to support Level III activities across multiple programs.
• Liaison and company representative with customer on NDT audits and Corrective Action Request resolutions.
• Lead corrective action efforts in NDT related findings.
• Willingness to inspect production weldments and hardware for acceptance as required.
• Hands on, Production floor mindset and approach.
• Review supplier NDT inspection techniques.
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Control & Logistics Supervisor will lead a team of material personnel for tasks related to receiving, storing, inventorying, and shipping materials, tools, equipment, parts, government property and customer acquired property. The Logistics Supervisor has high visibility across the organization and works with cross functional teams in the Integrated Supply Chain, Engineering, Program and Finance departments. This position is a “working supervisor” position in nature, during which the supervisor is expected to conduct material movement transactions and assist their team with daily functional tasks. The supervisor will work with the Director of Operations to forecast manpower needs and staff their team accordingly to meet increasing logistics needs as the business continuous to grow. This position provides an opportunity for the selected candidate to build leadership skills for future management roles.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the leadership of a team of nonexempt employees?who engages in handling of?merchandise in the stockroom and receiving dock, transporting material internally between buildings and work areas, and shipping material to our customers.
• Provide leadership to ensure safe work areas, environments, practices, and behaviors.
• Manage resources to optimize productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Leverage Sales and Operating Planning methodologies to optimize balance between demand and supply.
• Ensure compliance and execution associated with company Quality Management Systems.
• Plans, organizes, and assigns the workflow of the team which is consistent with the employees abilities and ensures that safety and quality standards are met, and production schedules are achieved following Manufacturing / Quality established methods.
• Instructs assigned personnel on processes, policies and procedures and coordinates with staff and designated support groups to resolve problems.
• Provide a strong focus on developing talent throughout the organization.
• Evaluates daily, weekly and monthly performance metrics and develops any mitigations or corrections needed.
• Review records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures (to include annual cycle counts), and to determine?adequacy of stock levels.
• Provide input in the establishment of long-term strategic objectives, facility plans and recommend what is needed to achieve those objectives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Who We Are
We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO,?Arctic Cat?and many more.?Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.?
But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.
We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.
Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.
Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Performs Quality Engineering assignments requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Requires use of judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications.
- Work is performed within a defined set of skills or knowledge area with help and coaching from senior level Quality Engineers. 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.
- 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 Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
- Monitor processes using nonconformance and test discrepancy metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Participates in process improvement activities through defect disposition, root cause investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify the effectiveness of improvements, etc.
- Participates in Program Management activities appropriate to the assigned project(s).
- Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
- Create and deliver report data and presentations to local management regarding area performance.
- Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
Who We Are
We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.
But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.
We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.
Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.
Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Purchase materials from supplies at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need
- Study market trends, interview vendors and recommends sources of supply
- Solicit and analyze quotations required to satisfy all the requirements of the authorizing source documentation
- Monitor outstanding orders to ensure timely deliveries of quality products to maintain production, following up on orders to expedite shipment and delivery as needed
- Negotiate for any adjustments resulting from price analysis, discrepant materials, surplus or obsolete materials, contract terminations or a purchase order cancellation
- Obtain certifications of delivery and conduct item delivery validation. Check and improve payment of invoices
- Develop and maintain necessary records and files for compliance purposes. Support preparation of proposal cost data
Preferred candidate will be knowledgeable in weld process, mechanical and custom fab.
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Responsibilities:
• Prepares cost estimates for manufacturing products or services.
• Computes cost estimates for manufacturing/operations activities.
• Develops make or buy analyses utilizing available cost data history and/or vendor quotations.
• Works with engineering and shop personnel in determining designs that ensure the most efficient method of manufacturing.
• Supports proposals with audits and negotiations, as needed.
• Should cost estimates and/or recommendations.
Supplier Development Engineer
Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
Job Summary:
The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical supply chain activities for our supply base to effectively support all Textron Systems’ businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain improvement.
Each team member will develop optimized external supply chain capability, enabling the highest levels of competition among the highest performing suppliers, geographically located; to optimally support our business throughout all phases of the product life cycle with a particular focus on Quality.
This role includes performing: - supplier assessments and development evaluations, supplier identification, and supplier management tasks. Working collaboratively across all product domains to understand the needs of the business and drive supply chain execution and accountability to the highest attainable level
The ability to travel is a catalyst to support our growing network of top performing suppliers, building relationships, competence and trust to support the development and delivery success of the many state-of-the-art Textron product lines, and when needed, engage in problem solving challenges that differentiates us from our competition. The network will further extend to capture internal customers in program management, engineering, and manufacturing, whilst teaming with procurement and Quality to provide effective execution.
The Supplier Development Engineer is specifically responsible for driving results with our suppliers across multiple supply categories including mechanical and/or electrical parts and assemblies in all facets of performance, including cost, delivery and quality. This role will report directly to the Manager of Supplier Development within the Supply Chain organization.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop Relationships throughout the Supply Base and connect that network with Internal customers and drive Quality into the foundation for execution
- Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality management system surveys and special process surveys.
- Solicit supplier inputs into product design, considering design for manufacturability, cost, reliability, parts availability, and more.
- Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) as appropriate for suppliers.
- Coordinate the effective flow-downs of contractual requirements to suppliers along with alignment on quality codes and performance expectations.
- Execute supplier development strategies balanced across all domains.
- Partner with Sourcing Engineering, Supplier Management, Buyers, and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to the identified source enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).
- Coordinate with Quality Engineering inspection requirements of suppliers and execute inspection requirements such as first article inspection, managing nonconforming materials, troubleshooting, processing material review board actions, etc.
- Lead management of critical supplier issues to improve overall execution.
- Lead risk assessments via FMEA/Risk Cubes, RCCA, countermeasures and supplier scorecard reviews.
- Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels inclusive of quality and delivery.