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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 supports Textron System. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Lycoming Engines, a leader in aircraft engine manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Marketing & Communications Specialist to support brand growth and product communication strategies at our Williamsport, PA location. This role is part of the broader Textron Systems MARCOM team and reports to Lycoming Engines’ Manager of Commercial Marketing.

As an integral member of our MARCOM organization, you will partner with product lines, cross-functional teams, and MARCOM centers of excellence — including Creative Services, Digital Development, Communications, and Events — to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns and events that strengthen our market presence and support long-term business strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, execute and measure annual MARCOM plans that support business growth and strategic objectives.
• Lead integrated product marketing campaigns to drive awareness, engagement and revenue.
• Use research, analytics and competitive insights to inform market positioning, messaging, and value propositions.
• Develop compelling product content for digital, social, print and internal communication channels.
• Manage creative development with internal teams and external partners, including collateral, videos and advertising assets.
• Build and maintain repeatable processes, workflows and documentation to streamline content delivery.
• Maintain accountability for all campaign timelines, budgets and stakeholder approvals.
• Guide storyboarding, shot lists and production logistics for photo and video shoots.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and on-time project execution.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external events including internal events and tours, trade shows and conferences.
• Partner with teams and vendors to manage the Lycoming Engines Gear Store, including on-site and pop-up retail experiences.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Systems Engineer with an Electrical or Software/Firmware Engineering background to join our team.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for various systems engineering efforts supporting the development of complex military electronic systems. Your Electrical or Software/Firmware Engineering expertise and technical knowledge will be crucial in ensuring the successful design, integration, and implementation of cutting-edge defense technologies. As a key member of our systems engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our military customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities for complex electronic systems with Firmware/Software command and control capabilities, from early design phase to production, ensuring compliance with technical specifications/requirements.
• Conduct system requirements analysis, definition, and allocation, translating customer needs into functional and technical requirements down to the firmware/software design.
• Conduct system architecture modeling, operational and functional analysis, and requirements decomposition of the electrical system design.
• Perform system/subsystem level trade studies analyzing different design solutions optimizing product parameters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams comprised of software engineers, electrical/hardware engineers, firmware engineers, system engineers, and test engineers to develop system and software/firmware architectures and design solutions that optimize performance, reliability, safety, security, and quality/mission assurance.
• Work directly with product design engineers through system integration, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts to execute program plans ensuring on time delivery of products/deliverables.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, including system specifications, design description documents, test plans, and test reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project and contractual requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Position Title:          Sr. Quality Engineer
Business Name:         Lycoming Engines
Function:             Quality
Reports to:         Manager Internal Quality
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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

Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Sourcing Engineer focused on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly as part of the Strategic Outsourcing Strategy. The focus will be to lead engagement with the internal customers to support the development of business opportunities, collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers to provide an effective, stable, and successful roadmap for Partnerships and Suppliers for Supply Chain. This individual will be responsible for providing Key engineering input (technical producibility/DFX, evaluations, assessments, etc.) to support new product development with internal customers, building and acting as the critical conduit to set up the supply base and lead complex custom supplier development projects to mature the manufacturing readiness.

The Principle Sourcing Engineer will identify, build, manage and maintain capable supplier sources, and mentor more junior members of the team to grow the team network and knowledge.

They will drive the optimization of design for supplier manufacturability, design for supplier assembly, outsourcing design to cost & quality, and further support prototyping validation/readiness leading to a successful product roadmap for stable transition to production.

Responsibilities will also include the collaboration and integration of the outsourcing strategy with other roles within the Supply Chain and Operations Team and help grow appreciation and awareness of Sourcing Engineering value in the establishment of suppliers.

The Principal Sourcing Engineer will champion other upstream activities, such as Bill of Material (BOM) development, Plan for every Part initiative (PFEP), inclusion of emerging manufacturing technologies, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), cost validation & estimating, and support to configuration control with Engineering.

The Principal Sourcing Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering Team/IPT, Engineering Prototype and Test Teams, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to complete initial prototype builds, analyze results, and propose refinement of engineering designs and be the main technical focal for supplier management.

Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with Sourcing Management and cross-functional stakeholders -Business Development, Programs, Engineering, and Manufacturing- to provide technical outsourcing recommendations that will support the maturation of business opportunities and program development goals.

·         Build and maintain trusted relationships across a diverse, multi-functional organization, fostering a positive team dynamic while navigating high-intensity, time-critical project challenges.

·         Provide outsourcing technical recommendations during design conceptual reviews.

·         Align product technical requirements with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless outsourcing execution.

·         Identify supplier selection criteria and perform down-selection/trade studies with internal stakeholders.

·         ·Collaborate with engineering and program teams to develop, review, and release high-quality technical packages and requirements in support of sourcing activities.

·         Facilitate supplier Kick-off’s, Cadence Meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, Action Lists, Integrated Schedules, and status reporting using Standard work tools and processes.

·         Support program by contributing technical guidance and peer reviews to evaluation documentation, maintaining capability development artifacts, and engaging in key design reviews (e.g., TIM, TRR, PDR, CDR).

·         Collaborate with Supply Chain Buyers, Sub-Contracts, Estimating Team to develop outsourcing should-cost analysis.

·         Engage preferred suppliers early in the design phase alongside internal teams to influence product and process development, ensuring recommendations balance performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.

·         Lead supplier gap analysis derived from manufacturing and technical readiness reviews, developing and executing targeted improvement plans that mature the supply chain and product for a smooth Transition to Production (TTP).

·         Validate product requirements for technical capability and manufacturability, own supplier-facing DFMEA and PFMEA activities, and drive risk-reduction measures that improve overall program cost, schedule, and quality metrics.

·         Define key performance tracking metrics and develop standardized processes and tools for Product Readiness Reviews (PRR), enabling consistent assessment, analysis, and progress tracking.

·         Work closely with IPT members, subcontractors, and procurement to align and optimize supplier manufacturing capabilities and strategic sourcing plans.

·         Identify cost savings and cost avoidance information for sourcing improvement opportunities.

·         Build, maintain and grow a database of potential supplier sources that meet performance criteria based on business mission objectives.

·         Benchmark & work with key suppliers to establish effective yield metrics and performance indicators.

·         Manage and support the outsourcing of product testing, tooling, fixturing, assembly, and validation activities to qualified external suppliers.

·         Work with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure supplier quality flow-down, directives and requirements are communicated clearly and understood.