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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!
Job Summary
Textron Systems Wilmington, MA is seeking a Manufacturing or Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to learn and enhance their advanced manufacturing process capabilities. Necessary skills are Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, product transition to production within the development phase of the product life cycle and support of existing products.
This individual will be responsible for providing manufacturing engineering input to support new product development, and to optimize design for manufacturability, design for assembly, design to cost, and transition to production. This individual will work alongside the design engineering team during the preliminary development phases of emerging programs to analyze and improve manufacturing cost, quality, and DFX. 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, Engineering Prototype Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, Machinists, and Assembly Technicians to complete initial prototype builds, analyze results, and refine engineering designs.
About This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Provide manufacturing engineering input to support new product development, from initial conceptual design to the transition-to-production phase
• Perform design for manufacturability, design for assembly, and design to cost analyses during the preliminary development phase of emerging programs and drive changes early in product development to improve manufacturability
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Engineering Prototype Technicians, Machinists, Assembly Technicians, and other Manufacturing Engineers to provide a clear line of communication between design and manufacturing.
• Participate in tabletop design reviews and formal CCB reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers for outsourcing activities.
• Determine necessary capital equipment, facility requirements, manufacturing technologies, and other manufacturing requirements for emerging programs.
• Identify emerging manufacturing technologies and perform cost/benefit analysis for implementation.
• Troubleshoot production issues on the shop floor; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Translate engineering designs (drawings, models, schematics) into executable manufacturing plans
• Maintain a positive attitude while interacting with a diverse and multi-functional workforce.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated implementation of lean practices
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate multiple lean production layouts and material flows and select the optimal layout
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!
Job Summary
Textron Systems Wilmington, MA is seeking a a hands-on Composite Materials professional to support the development and production of advanced aerospace structures utilizing 3D woven, laminated, and resin-infused materials. This role operates at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing, with significant time spent on the shop floor and in the lab executing builds, refining processes, and conducting material testing. You will contribute to translating design requirements into repeatable manufacturing methods, troubleshooting defects, improving quality, yield, and throughput.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly hands-on, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, low-volume/high-mix setting while collaborating closely with engineering, quality, and production teams. You must be hands-on; comfortable working in lab and production environments and be a problem solver who can iterate quickly and make data-driven decisions
About This Role
Work with design engineering to lead manufacturing development and production of advanced composite materials (3D woven, laminated, resin-infused systems).
You will be closely working with engineering on the following:
· Translate material and design requirements into robust manufacturing processes and work instructions
· Plan and execute material fabrication including layup, preforming, infusion (VARTM/RTM), and curing
- Develop and optimize process parameters (resin systems, flow media, vacuum strategy, cure cycles)
- Design and support tooling for complex preforms and infusion setups
- Perform hands-on builds, trials, and process validation on the shop floor
- Develop and execute material test plans (mechanical, thermal, environmental)
- Analyze test data to characterize material properties and drive process improvements
- Support qualification efforts (process qualification, first article support)
- Investigate defects (voids, dry spots, delamination) and lead root cause/corrective actions
- Collaborate with design engineering on material selection, stack-ups, and DFM/DFA
- Interface with suppliers for fibers, resins, and preforms; support material down select and qualification
- Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense standards and specifications
- Identify emerging manufacturing technologies and perform cost/benefit analysis for implementation.
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 Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Responsibilities:
Culture, People & Safety
• Develop personnel through delegation of duties, coaching, and mentorship.
• Promotes culture of professional accountability, continuous improvement and ownership among core and extended team members
• Communicates vision, promotes goal alignment, provides coaching and feedback for performance management.
• Establishes long term staffing plans and staffing profiles against forecasted work
• Evaluates organizational design and recommend improvements to optimize resources
• Responsible for staffing of department to meet manufacturing needs, and the assessment and development of skills and certifications to meet demand requirements.
• Interacts with other Managers and Planners to support business and manufacturing priorities
• Ensure compliance in all aspects of manufacturing operations to internal procedures, the Quality Management System and ISO 9001/AS9100
• Promotes a culture of safety first in daily operations
Strategy
• Establishes long term manufacturing roadmaps covering facilities plans, capital needs, future staffing needs considering advancements in manufacturing techniques and technologies
• Exerts influence the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
Proposals, Cost and Budgeting
• Manages Direct and Indirect budgets within assigned departments
• Manages capital expenses against plan and approved budget
• Support in the development and response to proposals for future work
• Support in the development of initial program baselines, estimates to complete and responsibilities of a control account manager
• Develops, plans, organizes and assigns the workflow of a department (s) and ensures that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Establishes and maintains organizational benchmark metrics and measures
Manufacturing Execution
• Manages product through all stages of assembly and test, through delivery to customer
• Manage the aesthetic appearance, maintenance of, and flow of product through the building
• Organizes the day-to-day operations and prioritization within assigned work area
• Responsible for defect reporting and interruptions to flow, with Root Cause and Corrective Action problem solving
• Represents assigned factory areas at program operations meetings
• Recommends and justifies capital equipment and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs
• Performs administrative tasks including writing employee performance evaluations, analyzing training needs, and monitoring standard work practices in production
• Practices Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts
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
The Wilmington, MA Master Scheduler will lead demand management and production scheduling for our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of our MRP/ERP data, including MDS demand & 12100 Forecast loading, make/buy alignment, routing and manufacturing lead-time coordination with Factory Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, and cross-functional communication with Production Planning, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring the site has a clear and accurate build plan that aligns customer demand with material availability, capacity, and execution readiness.
Responsibilities
SIOP & Demand Ownership
· Lead the site’s SIOP process, including monthly data package preparation, facilitation of cross-functional reviews, (Pre-SIOP & Executive SIOP), and consolidation of demand, supply, capacity, and associated risks
· Translate SIOP decisions into clear, accurate MDS and MRP signals in Oracle/ARMS
· Own the creation, loading, review, and maintenance of MDS and 12100 Forecast; ensure demand reflects accurate configuration, quantities, and delivery dates per Program/Customer requirements
· Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, and schedule adherence through SIOP cadence
Make/Buy Governance & Sourcing Rules
· Govern the make/buy planning attributes in ARMS in partnership with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Planning to ensure system sourcing rules reflect the current execution strategy
· Coordinate cross-site sourcing rules (HV/WIL) to ensure accurate demand flow and prevent misalignment; serve as the WIL point of contact for cross-site demand alignment and sourcing rule exceptions
· Identify discrepancies between system sourcing rules and actual execution; lead resolution through structured cross-functional reviews
Routings, Lead Times, & Planning Parameters
· Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure BOMs, Routings, and operation times are released, accurate, and production-ready
· Maintain planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, yields, safety stock, planning time fences) to support accurate MRP, back-scheduling, and DJ release timing
· Conduct routine data integrity audits to ensure DJ schedules and MRP recommendations are valid and actionable
Material & Production Scheduling
· Build and maintain a coherent master schedule that supports the business, reflects capacity constraints, material availability, and program priorities
· Review/validate MRP-generated DJ and purchase requisition recommendations; coordinate with Planners to resolve exceptions and risks
· Support Line of Balance (LOB) visibility, consolidating demand, WIP, inventory, and PO coverage; identify gaps between demand and supplier coverage and drive mitigations with Production Planning & Supply Chain
Risk, Visibility & Communication
· Facilitate cross-functional demand/supply reviews to surface risks, schedule disconnects, design/config changes, and sourcing impacts
· Provide Master Schedule visibility to leadership (e.g., schedule adherence, demand changes, material risks, capacity constraints, plan vs. actual)
· Drive standard work for demand loading, parameter governance, and change control to stabilize planning outputs
Continuous Improvement
· Improve & document site planning and scheduling processes, planning data quality, and system utilization (Oracle/ARMS).
· Support integration of new products, engineering changes, and configuration updates into the production schedule with minimal disruption
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 Sr Material Handler - Expeditor utilizes Oracle and Solumina to perform a variety of duties. These duties will include electronically moving Discrete Jobs through process steps, issuing material from inventory, stocking material, and closing Discrete Jobs. A main function of this role is to partner with Production Control and Planning to prioritize and distribute material to Production at the point of use. Additionally, a Sr. Material Handler - Expeditor is responsible for the coordination and physical movement of material as outlined in the “Responsibilities” section below.
Responsibilities:
· Electronically processes Discrete Jobs within Oracle and Solumina to delivery, stock, and move material throughout the floor and complete Discrete Jobs.
· Coordinate and execute critical part movement with the warehouse, support material movement to MRB, and support the return to vendor process when needed.
· Stages material such as: kits for items originating from other facilities, parts or kits originating within the same facility and delivering to the proper work-centers on the Production floor.
· Ordering Point of use materials from the warehouse such as: Free bin, Min Max, Hazardous consumables, and any other related materials.
· Coordinates with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Control Analysts and Quality Control on material problems found on the Production floor (non-conforming material, lost parts, items routed incorrectly, return to stocks etc.)
· Troubleshoots DJ order releases, material requirements, routings, and availability with Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, and Material Planning groups.
· Troubleshoots systems-based issues with Oracle, Solumina, eMatrix, Zebra Devices, etc.
· Coordinate with warehouse and supply chain management on OVF (outside vendor forming) and OSP (outside supplier processing) related functions
· Delivers material to production work areas, between work areas, and any other applicable locations.
· Maintain inventory records, logs, signatures, and other data as required.
· Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
About This Role
Lycoming Engines seeks a Supervisor to lead a dynamic team of production associates, including mechanics, technicians and skilled trades to support production, development, assembly and testing of engine products and systems. This person will be a charismatic leader and change agent capable of driving relentless improvement, motivating team members and leading them to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, developing, directing, counseling and disciplining employees in a fair and consistent manner
· Lead and direct employees in various size operations departments
· Develop and improve operations towards best in class standards including but not limited to talent, processes and facilities
· Assists in developing plant Lean competencies including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Controls, Materials / Tools at Point-of-Use, SMED (setup reduction), Flow, Kanban, Cell Layout, Waste Reduction, supplier interface and development.
· Supervise bargained personnel to insure efficient manpower utilization and assist with planning
· Proactively participate in cross-functional efforts and teams to support Lycoming Premier initiatives
· Responsible for the training and development of all bargaining unit personnel
· Administer the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and collaborate with union leaders in the resolution of shop issues
· Assist with selection, installation, operation and on-going maintenance of equipment and systems
· Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies
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!
Job Summary:
Textron Systems Wilmington, MA is seeking an Electrically focused Manufacturing Engineer in a hands-on, production-facing role responsible for launching new electrically complex defense products into manufacturing. This person will serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
The ideal candidate will work initially with engineering on design reviews and once material is available will work on the shop floor alongside technicians, quality inspectors, and test personnel to ensure safe, repeatable, compliant builds. This is not a documentation-only role. You will be building, troubleshooting, iterating, and improving in real time alongside technicians and design engineers. You will close the gap between engineering intent and production reality.
About This Role:
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
• Translate evolving engineering designs into executable shop-floor instructions.
• Identify DFM/DFA gaps during early builds and drive design feedback.
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews from a production practical standpoint.
• Work side-by-side with electrical design engineers to isolate faults.
• Support electrical functional testing, continuity, hipot, and system-level test.
• Assist in troubleshooting failed test units to component or wiring level.
• Work closely with test engineering to refine acceptance procedures.
• Identify bottlenecks before rate increases.
• Improve yield and reduce rework from first builds forward.
• Standardize repeatable processes as the design stabilizes.
• Develop quick-turn fixtures, harness boards, and assembly aids.
• Help build the manufacturing foundation for future growth.
• Drive root cause investigations and quickly provide input to close corrective actions.
• Implement poka-yoke and visual controls early.
• Implement corrective actions that improve yield and reduce rework.
• Define traceability systems appropriate for defense hardware.
• Prepare hardware for qualification, environmental, and customer testing.
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
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Must be able to receive, store, disburse, and account for all material controlled by manufacturing storerooms.
- Disburses material or parts to internal customers requesting storeroom transactions.
- Verifies parts or material and amounts against information on the purchase or manufacturing orders, checks for required inspection stamps, and checks for correct finish on parts.
- Responsible for assuring parts/material is properly identified and packaged.
- Locates parts/material in proper bin in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
- Maintains records of materials received, disbursed, and on hand.
- Responsible for assuring inventory accuracy and record integrity through cycle counting and auditing of all physical inventories and monitoring all inventory transactions and records.
- Resolves storeroom discrepancies.
- May move material by hand, truck or conveyor within assigned storage area.
- May be required to transport material between work centers.
- Practices good safety habits and maintains good housekeeping.
- Performs other clerical or material handling duties as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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!
Job Summary
The Proto-Trak Machinist will produce machined parts by setting up and operating various pieces of CNC machinery including lathes and milling centers; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.
About This Role:
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
• Set-up and operate Proto-Trak, CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets and compensation; including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Sets up Proto-Trak’s, CNC lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; adjusting controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality work orders and logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Position Title: ASSEMBLY- ENGINE I
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Grade: 7
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Job Code: 105931
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Department: 84
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Date: 06/22/2018
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JOB SCOPE:
· Assemble and teardown engines in accordance with established procedures utilizing hand and power tools, and necessary measuring tools to ensure proper fit of components. Paint components, sub-assemblies and engines using all methods such as spraying, brushing and dipping; wash engines, mask/unmask and wipe machined surfaces. Use all tools necessary to make any sub-assemblies of aircraft engine parts including stud driving, pressing in, drilling, reaming and pinning of bushings.
· Remove slave parts then Alox and trim engines. Touchup engine paint using all methods such as spraying, brushing; wash engines and wipe engine surfaces. Use all tools necessary to complete rework tasks. Prepare engine for shipment.
· Technical skills required in applying finishes, reading and utilizing blueprints, Bill of Material, processes, and measuring instruments to complete tasks.
RESPONSIBILITES:
· Perform assigned tasks to required quality and production standards.
· Maintain equipment, tools and work area in a safe and clean condition.
· Perform other duties as required.
· Prepare and/or maintain all necessary documentation.
Move within the department to learn up to 12 operations.