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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.
About This Role
The Quality Assurance Director is an advanced technical resource in the principles and application of quality systems and compliance, responsible for developing goals, objectives and the organizations quality strategies. The role executes alignment of procedures, processes and resources related to the Quality Management System and helps drive Quality improvements and a proactive and preventive culture of quality. The scope of the quality department includes Program Quality engineering, Non destructive test lab, incoming and in process inspection, calibration and internal auditing in support of the entire Quality Management System.
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Responsibilities:
• Develop overall culture for continuous improvement in Quality
• Promote an “end to end” focus on Lean & Quality from our Suppliers, through our Manufacturing Processes, and ultimately to our ISC Internal and External customers
• Ensure all ISO 9001/AS9100 processes are followed, audited and documented showing impartial evidence of compliance
• Drive implementation of the Textron Systems Quality Management System (QMS)
• Drive use of standardized lean & quality tools, share best practices, and benchmark world class companies to achieve a higher level of Operational Excellence.
• Evaluate organizational design and recommend improvements to optimize resources
• Plan, assign and direct work, provide promotional and salary recommendations, coach, train and develop talent, and address complaints and resolve personnel problems to establish and maintain employee performance standards.
• Participate in due diligence activities for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Develop and execute roadmap to achieve long-term Quality vision
• Assure the requirements of our ISO 9001/AS9100, and other quality management systems, are maintained. Includes the quality reporting, corrective/preventive actions, Internal Auditing System and customer complaint tracking
• Develop and execute Quality strategies in support of New Product Development (NPD) that satisfy near term demands of development programs and support long term vision of transitioning to a full rate production
• Analyze data, identify areas of opportunity, and implement kaizen activities or corrective actions to address Quality problem areas / opportunities.
• Communicate problem resolution to customers and senior management
• Maintain the Quality score cards by Work Cell, Product Family and Supplier
• Develop Quality Plans in support of Proposals and Awarded Programs
• Manage Capital, Point of Control, and Expense budgets associated with Quality operations and improvements
• Develop Quality Cost Bids for proposals as well as initial baseline budgets and estimates to completes for awarded programs
• Manage direct and indirect budgets
• Exercise timely effective Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis
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
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Specialist in Structural and Welding Inspection and defect identification through x-ray inspection (RT) method to determine adherence to standards, specifications, and drawing requirements. Prior experience in aluminum welding inspection preferred, with ability to shoot, develop, and interpret film across a variety of material thicknesses and geometries. Accompanying Visual and Dye Penetrant Inspection experience required. Experience with MIL-STD or AWS acceptance criteria required. Marine experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Approach assignments with a high ethical resolve, ensuring reputable standing with our onsite customers.
- Capable of discerning rejectable weld defects by grading film in accordance with given acceptance criteria.
- Ability to implement NDT inspection methods in accordance with written procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process plans.
- Visual examinations by means of instruments, gauges, jigs, templates, or other measuring devices to include nondestructive test methods to ensure adherence to standards, specifications, drawing, etc.
- RT Method Experience to include:
- Conducting weld inspections through VT/PT as a prerequisite to RT.
- Laying out film in a large craft or large weldments where both sides of the object being x-rayed are not accessible at the same time.
- Setting up and operating x-ray tube equipment.
- Developing film using an automatic film processor.
- Grading film to a given acceptance criteria.
- Tracking repair status.
- Implementing penalty and tracer shots as required upon initial failures.
- Recording results in a timely manner.
- Generates Quality reports, completes Inspection Check Lists, nonconformance documents, calibration reports, and other Quality documents/records as applicable to the specific area assigned.
- Adheres to all safety requirements, departmental instructions and TMLS Policies and Procedures. Leads Radiation Safety compliance within the RT team.
- Interface directly with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers, as appropriate.
- Comfortable being audited on NDT Process adherence by Government customer.
- Performs any and all other duties assigned by management.
- Willingness to work an off shift to limit plant wide radiation exposure risk. This is either 2 am to 10 am or aligned with a standard second shift.
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 Marine & Land 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:
Specialist in Structural and Welding Inspection and defect identification through NDT methods including Visual Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection to determine adherence to standards, specifications, and drawing requirements. Prior experience in aluminum welding preferred, with capability to detect defects in both large weldments and small, detailed parts. Experience with MIL-STD or AWS acceptance criteria required. Marine experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Approach assignments with a high ethical resolve, ensuring reputable standing with our onsite customers.
- Capable of discerning rejectable weld defects by grading in accordance with given acceptance criteria.
- Ability to implement NDT inspection methods in accordance with written procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process plans to determine product acceptability.
- Visual examinations by means of instruments, gauges, jigs, templates, or other measuring devices to include nondestructive test methods to ensure adherence to standards, specifications, drawing, etc.
- Experience conducting in-process weld inspections such as VT/PT of root/fill passes, backgouges. Etc.
- Generates Quality reports, completes Inspection Check Lists, nonconformance documents, calibration reports, x-ray, and other Quality documents/records as applicable to the specific area assigned.
- Adheres to all safety requirements, departmental instructions and TMLS Policies and Procedures.
- Interface directly with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers, as appropriate.
- Comfortable being audited on NDT Process adherence by Government customer.
- Performs any and all other duties assigned by management.
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
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
A Quality Engineer is responsible for assuring that Company and products adequately meet the objectives of the contract or sales agreement by maintaining surveillance over all phases of the product's cycle from design until successful fulfillment of intended objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Develops overall quality plans using the systems concept identifying in terms of the product involved, general instructions, test and sampling procedures, specific parts and assembly instructions, material disposition, records, tables, charts, and graphs required.
- Acts as an advisor in all phases of statistical quality control, develops new statistical techniques and interprets significance of resulting data.
- Reviews Engineering and Manufacturing information such as new and revised designs, specifications and bills of materials; production, tool and test equipment drawings; production and tool plans; operation and routing sheets; production, storage, and shipping methods; and facility and floor space requirements.
- Acts as an advisor in his field of specialty to vendors or Textron Systems groups.
- Develops vendor certification and rating plans.
- Evaluates the quality and capability of vendors or potential vendors and approves such vendors.
- Plans the minimum quality standards, test, and inspection requirements and process controls.
- Performs complicated and difficult engineering work requiring a high degree of technical competence.
- Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.
- Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice, but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
- Receives technical guidance on unusual or unprecedented problems.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
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
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Specialist in electrical component and system installation inspection to determine adherence to standards, specifications, and drawing requirements. Prior experience in military electrical system installation preferred, with capability to detect defects in complex circuitry and equipment installations. Experience with MIL-STD acceptance criteria required. Marine experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Approach assignments with a high ethical resolve, ensuring reputable standing with our onsite customers.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, hookup sheets, and process plans to determine product acceptability.
- Ability to review MIL-STD requirements, with the help of Quality Engineering, to determine product conformance when unclear.
- Ability to examine various cable termination types (lugs, pins, cannon plugs, tinel-lock rings, etc.) to detect errors and workmanship defects.
- Ability to examine various electrical distribution system component installations (screw terminals, circuit breakers, switch boards, breakers, fuses, etc.) to detect errors and workmanship defects.
- Ability to examine cable grooming and routing to detect common defects such as bend radius and chaffing.
- Ability to examine cable panel installations for hook-up and cable landing accuracy to requirement.
- Familiarity with electrical tools and ability to recognize when the incorrect tools are being utilized to complete the work.
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment for verification of circuitry.
- Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills.
- Generates Quality reports, completes Inspection Check Lists, nonconformance documents, calibration reports, and other Quality documents/records as applicable to the specific area assigned.
- Adheres to all safety requirements, departmental instructions and TMLS Policies and Procedures.
- Interface directly with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers, as appropriate.
- Performs any and all other duties assigned by management.
About This Role
The Quality Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Sr Manager, Quality Assurance will perform three primary roles within the Quality Engineering function:
Performs Supplier Quality Engineering assignments requiring interactions with Suppliers to perform QMS audits, process audits and material issue resolution.
Performs Quality Engineering assignments requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications.
Performs Quality Management Systems assignments requiring AS9100 System auditing, root cause and corrective action analysis and Performs Receiving and In-Process Inspection assignments 10% of the time requiring product verification, documentation validation, and associated systems transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Supports program level activities from Suppliers to the Customer.
- Interfaces with Suppliers to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution.
- Perform Supplier QMS or Process audits.
- Reviews customer flow down for requirements analysis, identification, and definition.
- Performs inspections using inspection tools and techniques.
- Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s). Performs design document reviews as appropriate for the assigned project(s).
- 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).
- Utilizes industry and Quality Management System concepts, policies and procedures.
- Assists in gauging and calibration activities as necessary.
- Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
- Participates in Material Review Board (MRB) disposition activities.
- Utilizes general understanding of industry and military specifications and standards in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
- Utilizes specialized Quality Engineering skills in performance of the assigned tasks.
- Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
- Communicates well, both written and verbal, with all the interfacing functions. Maintains good interpersonal skills and demonstrates leadership skills necessary for the position.
- Conducts internal QMS audits and participates in external registrar or customer audits.
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.
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.
- Perform reporting activities as required to comply with: Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and other waste management regulations, Clean Air Act and its Amendments (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Above ground & underground storage tank regulations, Pollution Prevention Contingency plan and Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure plan and technical oversight of wastewater treatment system
- Lead sustainability program: Oversee Green Team, report metrics around energy usage and pollution prevention activities, work with maintenance and other functions to drive sustainability initiatives and projects
- Support safety program: Participate in 5S and other Health & Safety activities, provides safety and other safety related activities as required
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 Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical supply chain activities for our electrical supply base to effectively support all Textron Systems’ businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain improvement.
The objective is simple: create an optimized external supply chain 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 includes supplier assessment and development, supplier identification, and supplier management. This resource will need to work collaboratively across 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.
This role has the ability to travel and see all types of suppliers, support multiple product lines and components/assemblies, solve dynamic problems through supplier management, and partner with business functions like program management, engineering, and their supply chain functions. The Supplier Development Electrical engineer is specifically responsible for driving results with our suppliers across multiple supply categories including Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), RF & antennas, cables, and other complex electromechanical assemblies in all facets of performance, including delivery and quality.
This role will report directly to the Sr Manager of Supplier Development within the Supply Chain organization.
Key responsibilities:
· 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.