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JOB SCOPE:

·        Operate equipment to externally grind parts to required specifications. Operations include: External Grinder and Surface Grinder.

·        Operate machinery to machine, process, refurbish and finish parts to required specifications. Machining operations include: Machine Polishing, Various Lathes and Milling Operations and other Manufacturing or Machining Operations.

·        Utilize equipment necessary to perform the following operations on engine components to required specifications: Straightening, Assembling, Bench Grinding and Polishing, Mill and Drill, Balancing and Automatic Saw.

·        Utilize blueprints, processes, bill of materials and measuring and inspection equipment to complete assigned tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Perform other duties inherently required of the job classification.

·        Perform assigned work in a safety conscious manner.

·        Perform assigned work to specified quality and production standards.

·        Maintain equipment and tools used by the individual in a clean condition.

·        Perform assigned cleaning required to maintain individual's immediate work area in a clean condition.

Prepare and/or maintain all documentation necessary to the duties of the job classification

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

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

We are seeking a talented test engineer with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background to support a major US Army Program.  As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystem, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program.  A strong candidate will possess at least  2+ years related experience.  You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment and directly support our nation’s war fighters.  Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
• Prepare and/or review test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests
• Support in-house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of telemetry systems, data recorders, high speed cameras, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers and other test instrumentation

• Support customer test activities including product installation, integration, test, data acquisition and analysis
• Perform preliminary “quick-look” analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering team and customers
• Coordinate with appropriate program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases

• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills

• 10 - 15% Travel

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:

A Manufacturing Engineer supports design, analysis, test and production operations for marine vessels. The ideal candidate should have a passion for manufacturing accompanied with exceptional communication skills, great attitude, be a result-oriented team player, and a great problem-solver.  

Responsibilities:

·         Collaborates with Engineering on desired production tooling and build-plan methodology and gives input/feedback on associated design criteria; analyzes engineering design to determine manufacturability of components and assemblies

·         Guide and determine manufacturing processes, tooling methodology, discrete manufacturing operations and associated time standards to be used to produce new parts/assemblies from detail component fabrication thru job-level installation; authors and maintains process plans for shop floor methods/work instructions

·         Develops learning curve and actual hour projections for new program production incorporation; analyzes actual performance and makes necessary process improvement recommendations

·         Oversee process to create manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOM) to break engineering product structure into logical manufacturing methodology and sequence to enable MRP processes for order release, scheduling, and purchased component sourcing activities

·         Provides technical guidance to initiate and drive Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) on production issues related to engineering design, material, tooling, specifications and processes

·         Analyzes/Interprets engineering drawing, manufacturing operation sequence, tooling function, and process specifications

·         Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

·         Performs other 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 Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About ATAC
Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and Adversary, Red Air and Aggressor services to the U.S. Navy, Marines and the US Air Force.  ATAC operates simultaneously across eight permanent sites spanning the CONUS, Hawaii and the Pacific. ATAC proudly provides the highest quality live training to 4th and 5th Generation aircrew in Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups conducting unit level continuation training, pre-deployment spin-up training, large force employment training, or aircrew conversion training.  ATAC was the first civilian organization to support the USAF’s F-22 Raptors as well as the USN’s and USMC’s F-35 Lightning IIs. www.atacusa.com. 

Summary
Fly the Dassault Mirage F-1 in regular support of US Navy, Marine Corps, and US Air Force training and readiness missions.  Fly in support of 4th and 5th Generation Fighter operational and conversion syllabus and continuation training missions.  Support surface fleet pre-deployment training and large force employment missions.  

Marine Contracts: Conduct flight operations from ATAC’S permanent facilities at Cherry Point, NC and Beaufort, SC. Deploy as required to various locations. 

Job Responsibilities
•    Employ the ATAC fighter aircraft throughout their flight envelope as a surrogate Adversary, Red Air, Aggressor or Close Air Support pilot for Marine Corps large force employment exercise, or intercept controller training. 
•    Maintain FAA instrument currency, First Class medical certification, and adversary mission qualifications and associated mission currencies, to include low level, dynamic mission, and unlimited air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment.  
•    Attend mass briefings, adversary coordination briefings and other pre-flight briefings.  Plan and fly adversary missions.  Accomplish flight debriefings and attend mass debriefings.
•    Adhere to all training rules and pre-briefed maneuvering restrictions  
•    Collect and disseminate lessons learned.  
•    Accomplish necessary ground training prior to flights  
•    Deploy as required to support mission requirements
Additional Duties: All pilots will have a collateral assignment. Details of these assignments include: 

Collateral Assignments
Director of Operations (Cherry Point) - The Cherry Point DO will report to the Vice President of ATAC ACE and receive direction from, the ACE Director of Flight Operations in order to ensure customer and company operational requirements are achieved in support of all flying activities within the designated AOR.  Scope of work includes providing direct customer interface in order to support and schedule all contract requirements, liaise with local and regional authorities for airspace and airfield requirements, and effectively manage the ATAC site Maintenance Manager for all aircrew and aircraft utilization regarding ground and flight requirements.  Additionally, the DO will interface with functional leaders at headquarters when required.

Deputy Director of Operations (Cherry Point) – The Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) is a pilot position that assists the Director of Operations (DO) in the oversight and execution of all flight operations within the Cherry Point area of responsibility (AOR). The DDO with provide flight schedule support, detachment planning, and assistance to DO in oversight of aircraft maintenance, procedures, policies, inspection programs, manpower, and finance management.  DDO will report directly to the DO.

Maintenance Liaison (Beaufort) – The Beaufort Maintenance Liaison will report to the Vice President of ATAC ACE, coordinate with the ACE Director of Flight Operations (DFO), and the Cherry Point Director of Operation (DO) for activities related to aircraft maintenance in support of customer requirements.  The Maintenance Liaison will ensure adequate coordination and communication of maintenance of maintenance related activities in support of Luke operations. 

Standardization and Evaluations Officer – The Standardization and Evaluations Officer (Stan/Eval) at ATAC is a pilot position that oversees all pilot related standards of operations and evaluations programs, and scheduling for both ground and airborne evaluations under the purview of Cherry Point OL. Will liaise with the ACE Stan/Eval Mngr and coordinate evaluations as needed. The ATAC Stan/Eval Officer will report to the Cherry Point DO and coordinate with the ACE DFO and the Chief Pilot (CP). Cherry Point Stan/Eval will maintain a tactical focus and perform the operational role in evaluating OL ability to accomplish mission tasking.

Training Officer  – The Cherry Point Training Officer (TO) is a pilot position that oversees all pilot related training programs, syllabi, and scheduling for both ground and airborne training requirements for operations under the purview of Cherry Point.  The Cherry Point TO will report to the Cherry Point DO, coordinate with the Cherry Point Standards & Evaluation Officer (Stan/Eval) and will be required to support the ACE Chief Pilot (CP), and the ACE Safety Manager (SM) for all activities related to Pilot training in the Cherry Point (AOR).  The Cherry Point TO will ensure adequate training materials, equipment, scheduling, and continued process improvement of all F1 syllabi along with the periodic training and tracking requirements of all pilot qualifications and currency.  The Cherry Point TO will liaise with ACE Training Mgr to ensure clarification and consistency of companywide training policies and procedures.

Flight Safety Manager - The Flight Safety Manager is the delegated authority to implement and manage ATAC’s Safety Management System (SMS) at Cherry Point.  The Cherry Point Flight Safety Manager (FSM) reports to the Director of Safety and will be required to support the Cherry Point Director of Operations (DO) and Maintenance Managers for all activities related to safe flight operations in designated Areas of Responsibility (AOR).  The Flight Safety Manager will ensure all flight operations are conducted IAW published standards and procedures.