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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.
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 Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Engineer to join our team in supporting strategic weapon system and subsystem technical design solutions for our Advanced Programs. As a Systems Engineer IV, you will perform a variety of assignments including requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, and test. A strong candidate will possess at least 10 years’ experience in a Systems Engineering role. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design, planning, execution, and test and evaluation aspects of advanced programs, ensuring that all technical requirements are met.
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.
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:
Experienced Systems Engineer to support development of a variety of military based complex systems.
Responsibilities:
The Systems Engineer is responsible for ensuring overall requirements traceability, interface management, and risk management for the system. The selected individual will work alongside an integrated engineering team to:
- Conduct system modeling, operations analysis, and requirements decomposition in support of system design. Perform system level trade analysis of different design options including estimated development and operational costs.
- Develop system requirement specification for the overall system including verification plans
- Generate overall system architecture to satisfy customer, functional, reliability, and safety requirements.
- Address Engineering Lifecycle from development to manufacturing to fielding and support
- Ensure requirements traceability, interface management, and risk analysis for the system. Coordinate and execute milestone project reviews, technical reviews, and decision tradeoff analysis.
Expertise in one or more of the following optional areas will be useful in this position:
- Use of Model Based Systems Engineering principles to develop SysML Models
- Experience with DOORS requirement management tool
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
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Provide leadership and oversight for Systems Engineering teams, including key disciplines such as:
- Systems Engineering, System Safety, Cybersecurity, Reliability, and other technical areas essential to program success.
- Systems Engineering, System Safety, Cybersecurity, Reliability, and other technical areas essential to program success.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels for both disciplines, including:
- Managing full-time employees, co-ops, interns, and contractors.
- Forecasting future resource needs and addressing potential workforce gaps.
- Managing full-time employees, co-ops, interns, and contractors.
- Drive development and engagement of Systems Engineers by:
- Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback.
- Mentoring and coaching team members in both domains to foster technical growth and career progression.
- Managing team performance through setting objectives, conducting reviews, and providing feedback.
- Oversee Systems Engineering activities, ensuring execution excellence in areas such as:
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with an emphasis on SysML modeling and tools.
- Requirements development, decomposition, and analysis to ensure alignment with customer needs.
- System architecture definition and integration with program requirements across all technical domains.
- Verification and Validation (V&V) planning to ensure alignment with customer deliverables.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with an emphasis on SysML modeling and tools.
- Oversee additional domain-specific responsibilities, including:
- Compliance with System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Reliability standards.
- Reviewing and ensuring high-quality delivery of system-level and software-level artifacts to customers.
- Compliance with System Safety, Cybersecurity, and Systems Reliability standards.
- Track team and program performance by:
- Monitoring and analyzing quality metrics for Systems teams.
- Soliciting and addressing feedback from internal management and external customers.
- Providing regular progress updates for internal leadership and customers, including technical progress and resource management updates.
- Monitoring and analyzing quality metrics for Systems teams.
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.
Job Summary
Textron Systems is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior CNC Machinist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC machines to fabricate precision components that meet Textron’s high-quality standards. This position requires an individual who is proficient in CNC programming, understands machining principles, and prioritizes safety, accuracy, and productivity.
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
• CNC Programming: Develop, write, and revise CNC programs using G-code/M-code or CAD/CAM software for milling, turning, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Machine Setup: Set up CNC machines by selecting and installing the appropriate tools, fixtures, and programs. Perform initial test runs and make modifications as needed.
• Operation: Operate CNC machinery efficiently to produce high-quality parts according to specifications.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect parts using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.), ensuring they meet blueprints and tolerances.
• Process Optimization: Continuously optimize machining processes to increase efficiency and reduce cycle times while maintaining quality.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machine malfunctions, tooling issues, and programming errors. Reduce downtime and ensure production goals are met.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, production teams, and quality control to address technical challenges and improve processes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of program revisions, machine setups, and production activities in compliance with company standards.
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
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Perform visual and manual inspections for hardware of various programs.
- Assist with the flow of material through receiving inspection. Includes assisting with non-conforming material, acquiring certifications from suppliers, verification/creation of labels.
- Act as a liaison between functions within the organization.
- Assist current inspectors and quality engineers with tasks to improve the flow of material.
- Assist in tasks to support day to day operations and overall success of the team
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 business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We are seeking a talented test engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background to support a critical defense program. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of components, subsystems, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. A strong candidate will possess at least 9+ years of experience related to mechanical testing. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment. With opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute your expertise to large formal testing environments, you will be at the center of innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and schedule test, integration, 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 offsite data collection activities including setup and operation of data acquisition systems and sensors including NI PXIe, DTS Slice, accelerometers, strain gauges, high speed cameras, and other test instrumentation
- Lead and perform environmental testing of dynamic and static environments, including vibration, static loading, pyroshock, thermal cycling, humidity.
- Utilize and optimize tools such as LabView for instrumentation control. Real-time monitoring, and custom setup creation.
- Apply MATLAB for signal processing, data filtering, and post test data analysis
- Perform preliminary “quick look” analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering team and customers
- Coordinate with appropriate programs, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases
- 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 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 a Full time Mechanical Engineer with experience in mechanical design focused on tooling for machined or welded assemblies. The candidate should possess good communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with suppliers within a multidiscipline team. The position requires experience integrating component design solutions into an overall assembly. This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a secret level security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Designing and developing tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures to support manufacturing processes.
- Collaborating with design, production, and quality teams to ensure tool compatibility and effectiveness.
- Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in tool design and usage.
- Providing technical support and training to production teams on the proper use of tools.
- Participating in the detailed design of structural components.
- Being a member of a team responsible for the development and design integration of mechanical components and systems.
- Creation of Technical Data Packages that include 3D drawings, specifications and materials lists for component and assemblies of mechanical and electro-mechanical applications.
- Preparing and directing high quality mechanical and electro-mechanical detail and assembly drawings
- Transitioning product design to production and test.
- Writing technical and proposal documents.
- Creating detailed design reports and presentations to summarize design/analysis results.