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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.

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to focus on electronics/electrical manufacturing assembly and testing of products across the product life cycle spectrum. As part of our dedicated ISC team, Manufacturing Process Engineer’s principal responsibilities are to develop repeatable and reproducible assembly, inspection, and test instructions, identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes. Responsibilities will also include other upstream activities such as capital equipment, facility requirements, existing and emerging manufacturing technologies, tool design, cost estimating, and configuration control. This individual will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Assembly Technicians to complete builds, analyze results and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Assembly Technicians and other Manufacturing Engineers to provide a clear line of communication between design and manufacturing.
• Perform make/buy analyses for new designs by reviewing drawings, sketches, and schematics.
• Determine necessary capital equipment, facility requirements, manufacturing technologies, and other manufacturing requirements for emerging programs.
• Develop manufacturing processes, procedures, tool designs, production layouts, cost estimates, and configuration control methods for efficient manufacturing of new products.
• Identify emerging manufacturing technologies and perform cost/benefit analysis for implementation.
• Develop factory floorplans and equipment arrangements with facilities to ensure efficient and productive flow.

• Develop detailed manufacturing process documents by providing technical knowhow and drive best practices.

• Develop detailed production plans to support new products.

• Provide technical support to both internal and external suppliers via in person and/or phone support.
• Maintain a positive attitude while interacting with a diverse and multi-functional workforce.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated implementation of lean practices.

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.

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 Electronic Systems Domain. 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, your responsibilities may include:

• Electronic/electrical assembly and sub-assembly processes including precision electrical, mechanical, cable and harness assemblies
• May also be qualified (via Quality System) to perform final inspections of assemblies
• Perform self-inspection and testing of assemblies produced
• Assemble by hand or using semiautomatic/automatic assembly equipment. 
• Working with hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and torque wrenches
• Works from manufacturing assembly instructions, parts lists (bill of materials), drawings, verbal instructions and notes to assemble, wire and install a wide variety of components.
• Required to build to blueprint specifications.
• Evaluate and determine components to be integrated into subassembly and assembly units.
• Works with engineers to assist in the development of new products or processes
• Other related duties as required

Job Summary: 

Provide information systems security support from a managerial and technical standpoint for DoD and Non-DoD classified systems and networks.  Standing up and maintaining accreditations for classified systems and networks.  Classified Systems & Networks range in complexity and size to include multi-platform computing (Linux, Windows, Solaris, VMWare), virtual environments, and mobile systems. Extensive experience with eMASS, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCSA DAAPM, DISA STIGs. Assemble and maintain security plan accreditation packages per Risk Management Framework (RMF). 

ISSO Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

·         Provide technical and procedural Information System (IS) Security advice to government and industrial teams.

·         Understand, implement, and enforce the security policies and processes that are required by: the NISPOM, DCSA DAAPM, System Security Plans (SSPs), NIST Security Controls.

·         Coordinate with PSO or cognizant security official on approval of External Information Systems (e.g. guest systems, interconnected system with another organization).

·         Oversee any ISSO/ISSE or Security Analysts under their purview to ensure they follow established IS policies and procedures.

·         Assume ISSO/ISSE responsibilities in the absence of other ISSO/ISSE; maintain required IA certifications

·         Understand, implement, and enforce security policies and processes to maintain the with respect to:  Removable Media Creation, Trusted Download, Safeguarding Classified Information, Classified Markings, Wireless Devices, and relevant System Security Plans (SSPs).

·         Perform Systems Administration for Linux/Windows operating systems.

·         Serve as the lead for Windows/Linux security configurations and interact with Textron Systems and Government Approving Authorities for all inspections of these systems.

·         Utilize a variety of accredited security software tools to conduct vulnerability assessments, continuous monitoring scans, and those employed to maintain OS configurations.

·         Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews

·         Ensure CM policies and procedures for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an IS are followed.  Any additions, changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware must be coordinated with the appropriate AO prior to the addition, change or modification

·         Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures

·         Working experience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors/TACLANE

·         Analyze security audits for non-standard events and media write control logs. Assist in investigations involving anomalies

·         Validate systems & networks are patched in accordance with IAVM guidelines for patching and executing Continuous Monitoring activities

·         Maintain a working knowledge of Textron Systems security policies and procedures and the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Be knowledgeable of and enforce policies in the area of information systems security, including Textron Systems and Government policies related to IT security.

·         Maintain and modify accreditation packages. Prior experience with eMASS, XACTA.

·         Assist with administrative processes related to User Accounts, Data Transfer Agents (DTA), Media Write Control, and Trusted Downloads (TD).

 
Note: This job summary and listing of duties is for the purpose of describing the position and its essential functions at time of hire and may change over time.