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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

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

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading supply chain activities to effectively support all Textron Systems’ businesses. This includes establishing comprehensive and new supply chain strategies, leading optimal execution of purchasing activities, sub-contract management and supplier management. This leader will need to work collaboratively across business areas and functions to understand the needs of the business and drive supply chain execution and accountability to improve the service level provided to operations and customers, including cost, quality and delivery. This role will be located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Responsibilities

·         Develop and lead a high-performing supply chain team of professionals focused on continuous improvement, customer service, and optimizing business performance.

·         Work closely with program management, engineering, and operations to ensure we meet the needs of the business in a fast paced and dynamic environment

·         Lead team members focus on procurement and sub-contract management to optimize cost-out, speed and on-time delivery.

·         Lead team members to ensure accuracy in procurement operations such as lead times, promise dates, forecasts, etc.

·         Serve as the Material Lead for ensuring acquisition revenue recognition goals are met on a quarterly and annual basis

·         Support quick-turn requirements for all domain needs.

·         Provide customer relationship management to internal customers.

·         Lead team members to provide optimum internal customer communications.

·         Leading complex supplier recovery or improvement projects with the SCM and Supplier Development Teams

·         Coordinate across the enterprise, site locations, and resources to balance work-load and optimize work assignments based on personnel skill levels.

·         Perform data analytics and analysis and utilize to drive performance (accountability), identify improvement strategies, and enable proactive engagement with internal functions to improve business performance.

·         Drive performance by establishing key supply management metrics and establishing accountability for meeting performance objectives.

·         Ensure ethical behavior and maintain compliance to regulatory requirements

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.
 

A Senior/Lead Internal Quality Auditor completes audits independently or directs an audit from start to conclusion while providing guidance and audit oversight to a team of auditors. Schedules, plans and conducts Internal Quality process audits, Quality system audits, follow-up audits and other Quality related audits.  Ensures compliance to AS9100 and verifies the audit’s resulting actions are implemented and effective. Represents Quality and supports the team at audit and corrective action meetings and discussions. Generates and assists in the issuance of corrective actions and risk mitigation requests.  Provides any needed auditor guidance for the creation of audit checklists and recognizing and facilitating high quality corrective actions that prevent recurrence and assuring objective evidence adequately supports the audit results.  

Responsibilities:

• Revise, refine, update and recommend changes to policies and procedures
• Present audit summaries, lessons learned and recommend actions for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the leading day to day activity associated with auditing  
• Oversee and conduct various internal Quality audits in adherence to the Audit Plan
• Generate or sample team audit reports,
• Collect and summarize audit data for metrics and reporting.
• Take necessary action to achieve the metric goals within the organization.
• Assist team to issue corrective action and risk feindmitigation requests.
• Review corrective action submittals for acceptance and compliance.
• Provide the audit team the necessary support to instill strong audit skills, create comprehensive reports and provide timely follow-up for effectiveness reviews.
• Provide employees with training to utilize the tools necessary to determine true Root Cause and initiate strong corrective actions that will prevent recurrence.
• Analyze and maintain trending data and submit reports, as required.
• Communicate quality system audit issues to management and prepare audit presentation material detailing audit findings and conclusions reached as well as recommendations.
• Perform quality-related activities that add strategic value to the business such as participation in process and procedural development activities, continuous improvement actions, process mapping and streamlining, and contractual program verification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.