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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.
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SUMMARY:
The Sr Quality Analyst is responsible for evaluating internal controls and processes to ensure they are adequate, effective, and in compliance with ATAC, Textron, AS9100 rev D, and contract requirements. The Sr Quality Analyst plans, coordinates, and executes the inspection scheme across all company sites and directorates, reporting and tracking results, trends, and action items. The Sr Quality Analyst also assists the Director of Quality & Logistics Support in continuous process improvement and general quality oversight for all permanent and operating locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for execution, preparation, and planning of internal and external inspections of ATAC sites, directorates, and activities.
· Coordinates inspection schedule execution, including team composition, objectives, and reporting.
· Builds inspection checklists to include discrete inspection item reference(s), methodology, owner, and target performance or compliance thresholds.
· Coordinates inspection report development and distribution.
· Conducts trend analysis to identify focus areas for improvement using quality BI software tools.
· Identifies, prioritizes, and tracks metrics across assigned sites.
· Oversees the Quality Deficiency Report (QDR), Corrective Action Request (CAR), and Nonconforming Product (NCP) processes and coordination with sites and suppliers as needed.
· Coordinates supplier surveys and oversight inspections to support procurement activities as required.
· Assists Program Managers with oversight recommendations and implementation.
· Responsible for special duties and mission tasking as related to overall departmental goals.
· Maintains oversight and ensures compliance with AS9100 rev D requirements and the approved Quality Management System (QMS).
· Integrates with site leadership to provide layers of quality oversight and integration of quality objectives.
· Participate as a team member on Process Improvement initiatives across departments.
· Manages Quality software database (QT9) for the Management Review process.
· Responsible for monthly contract status tracking to applicable Program Managers.
· Assists with FAA related requirements as required.
· Assists with implementation efforts regarding training, usage, and integration of aircraft maintenance tracking systems as required.
· Employs an instructional approach to address nonconformities by explaining their significance and guiding stakeholders on implementing sustainable, long-term corrective actions.
· Additional duties as assigned by The DQLS or the Vice President.
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!
Job Summary:
The Planning Supervisor will report directly to the Planning Manager and will provide leadership and accountability for the tactical activities of the end-to-end demand entry to delivery process relative to material planning for external supply. The preferred candidate will be an individual with bias for action, strategic thinking, data analysis, problem solving, exceptional customer focus, communications, and a sound foundation in Material Planning and Production Control practices.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of material planning primarily in an MRP environment for external supply and own all associated attributes to effectively plan material and execute on-time.
- Communicate regularly and effectively within ISC and the across the supported program teams to ensure risks and challenges to deliveries are understood and actions being taken to address those risks.
- Create a work culture and environment for Planners to focus on doing whatever it takes to compliantly execute material requirements to achieve on-time product delivery. Strive to achieve a culture of ownership, accountability and pride and through networking and relationship development to embrace the IPT culture focused on one-team and collaboration.
- Work alongside of procurement and sub-contracts teams to ensure alignment of external supply to support the Commodity and Product Factories schedule.
- Participate in SIOP, working cross functionally with the business to determine optimal production plans.
- Work with program teams to aggregate future demand plans for products, and key suppliers to enable partnership establishment with companies in the supply chain and provide forecasts.
- Have a firm understand of bills of material, lead time management, pegging, utilization, efficiency, rated capacity, demonstrated capacity, bottleneck mitigations, critical resource identification and management, economic order quantities, dependent vs. independent demand, capacity requirements planning, ERP / MRP systems, supplier relationships, and VMI.
- Maintain planning metrics and identify process improvement for demand and schedule stability to improve on-time delivery for production to meet customer expectations.
- Understand basic lean six sigma principles and how to best use them to effectively drive continuous improvement efforts and focused culture on improvement. Key focuses will include driving down lead times, consistency and dependability of lead times, reduced requisition compression, reduced variation in execution and forecasts (especially financial), cost reduction, implementation of standard work, and backlog reduction.
- Effectively manage planning exception messages and institute standard work across planning to ensure thorough research is concluded before acting upon the message. Engage closely in data analysis and monitoring supply execution to ensure variation in the process does not create unnecessary supply and when noted aggressively work to emplace preventative methods to preclude future disruption.
- Work closely with Program Managers to understand VOC and establish needed value-stream improvement for business performance improvement.
- Develop and execute strategies to ensure procedural and execution compliance to the FAR and DFARS and subsequent Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) approval resulting from Materials Management and Accounting System (MMAS) reviews.
- Embrace safety and ethical standards as well as talent development to ensure a culture of employee care, nurturing, development and growth.
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 Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Our external and internal customers rely heavily on the content and accuracy of the technical manuals produced by our technical writers. These manuals are critical to the efficiency and safety of the end-user. Technical Writers in the Textron Integrated Product Support Services (IPSS) group are responsible for developing technical manual documentation necessary to install, operate and support complex equipment platforms for a variety of military and commercial customers.
Responsibilities
Analysis of engineering data and drawings for pertinent information.
Technical Writers review and conduct analysis of engineering/technical data and drawings to gather pertinent information required for the development of Technical Manuals (TMs) and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). They also collaborate with the Logistics Product Data (LPD) group and gather required information on procedures to be written based on the task analysis performed.
Development of theory of operation, operating instructions, and maintenance instructions for technical manuals.
Technical Writers develop publications work products that include: equipment description, theory of operation, operator instructions, troubleshooting procedures, maintenance instructions (remove and replace procedures), wiring list, supporting information, and Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists. Procedure development to be done in MS Word for page base publications and XML using WebX UltraAuthor, Arbortext, or EAGLE Publishing System software for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM). The development of illustration graphics is accomplished using NX Computer Aided Design (CAD) and illustration software (Corel).
Complete edits for compliance with all applicable specifications, standards, validation, and verification. Coordination of quality-control and production activities required ensuring the accuracy and adequacy of each publication while adhering to established timelines.
Technical writers review detailed program requirements with the Lead Writer to complete the publications activities in accordance with the applicable publications plan and applicable specifications. They participate in publications Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings to gather relevant information to support the publications development process while meeting schedule milestones.
Participation in review conferences with internal and external customers. May provide direction to other writers and support personnel who may assist with assigned tasks. Coordination of in-process and final reviews.
Technical writers support internal in-process quality reviews, final reviews, and in-process review conferences with customers to monitor status of assigned programs. They support technical manual validation events (performing the written publications procedures for accuracy and adequacy) and incorporate validation comments prior to the customer verification events (customer team performs validated procedures as final quality check before publication of the manual content).
Who We Are
We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. 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. 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 and many more.?
This role is in Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweandHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
This Software Engineering role is within Textron System’s Uncrewed Land and Air Systems division. Our team is engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications. A strong candidate will possess a solid knowledge base in software development and design best practices.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
· Providing engineering support on both current and next generation technologies in support of our family of uncrewed ground and air products
o Our products are entire systems ranging from the vehicle platforms to their control stations
· Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the product lifecycle from concept development to lab and offsite integration and evaluation
o Requirements, design, implementation, review, testing, and documentation
· Integrating internal and third-party software solutions into our products
· Collaborating with the software engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create functional systems
· Supporting onsite & offsite integration and test support
Growth Opportunities include:
· Technical leadership
· Individual Contributor (SME)
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 business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
The Electronic Systems (ES) engineering team has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer to support the growing Simulation and Training Team. As a member of the Simulation and Training Team, the systems engineer supports engineering development projects to deliver on our program commitments and release the capabilities to our military customers. The strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in multiple engineering disciplines and be able to execute in both R&D and production environments. Required experience includes hardware and/or software integration, managing requirements derivation and allocation, overseeing technical execution of engineering projects, and successfully working within a collaborative team environment. As a lead systems engineer, you will perform standard systems engineering tasks with the addition of project lead responsibilities such as project engineering, task lead, and potential management of direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-life cycle engineering design and development activities on ES programs.
- Lead and/or perform requirements analysis, systems modeling (SYSML), trade studies, requirements derivation, design review support, integration planning, test, verification, risk management, and engineering analysis.
- Development of systems architectures and concepts of operations.
- Use technical acumen and problem-solving skills toward the execution of systems engineering tasks.
- Perform a review of engineering work products to ensure technically accurate and quality work products.
- Prepare and present systems engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program IPT meetings and milestone reviews.
- Generate subcontract statements of work and manage outside subcontractor performance.
- Provide tasking to junior systems engineering team on your program and mentorship to support task completion.
- Interact daily with program managers, planners, engineers, and technicians.
- Drive tasks to completion independently.
- Travel in support of project execution and testing as required, up to 15%.
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 are looking for a talented Teamcenter Analyst who is experienced in implementing PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions using Siemens Teamcenter. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business requirements, providing implementation options, and executing solutions to meet our organizational needs. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, ensuring that our PLM infrastructure aligns with business processes and goals.
Responsibilities
· Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for Teamcenter implementations.
· Develop and present implementation options and strategies to stakeholders.
· Configure and customize Teamcenter to meet specific business needs.
· Plan, design, and execute Teamcenter implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, IT, and supply chain, to ensure cohesive integration of Teamcenter solutions.
· Provide user training and support to ensure effective use of Teamcenter.
· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Teamcenter applications and integrations.
· Maintain documentation for configurations, customizations, and workflows.
· Stay updated with the latest Teamcenter updates, features, and industry best 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 serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System’s Electronic Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & ES.TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Textron Systems is seeking a project engineer to technically lead the T-7A Maintenance Training System (MTS) program. For this program, Textron Systems has secured an effort to design and build the MTS for this newly developed aircraft. Project engineers will work primarily with the engineering disciplines and program teams to plan and execute the technical aspects of the project to achieve defined objectives within cost and schedule constraints. Project Engineers lead a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership and guidance on development efforts that impact on ground vehicles products and programs. The Project Engineer ensures that the engineering efforts meet customer and internal requirements.
T-7A MTS Project Engineer roles and responsibilities:
• Collaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget
• Resolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts
• Navigate and lead multidiscipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions
• Collaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks
• Interact daily with program managers, planners, engineers and technicians
• Generate statements of work and managing outside contractor performance
• Act as a technical interface between engineering development team, Integrated Product Teams, and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs
• Chair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product
• Develop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution
• Provide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance
• Develop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities
• Prepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews
• Manage and coordinate Design, Development, Integration and Test Activities
• Coordinate Engineering support of Vehicle of builds, outfitting, test and final delivery
• Responsible for delivery of associated technical artifacts including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL’s)
• Responsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain, Engineering, Program Management and Government customers on all T-7A related tasks, activities, risks and issues.
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.
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About This Role
Textron Systems Weapon Systems is seeking a full-time Modeling & Simulation Engineer with experience in structural and dynamic simulation, preferably using LS-DYNA, to support advanced weapon system development programs in Wilmington, MA. The candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills and be comfortable working within a multidisciplinary engineering team. This position requires that the candidate be a U.S. citizen with, or capable of receiving, a Secret level security clearance.
Responsibilities
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
• Developing and executing high-fidelity structural, dynamic, and impact simulations using finite element analysis (FEA) tools, with LS-DYNA preferred.
• Building, validating, and maintaining physics-based models to predict weapon system performance across a range of operational and environmental conditions.
• Conducting trade studies and parametric analyses to support design decisions and system optimization.
• Correlating simulation results with physical test data to validate and improve model fidelity.
• Generating simulation-based predictions in support of system qualification, certification, and proposal activities.
• Preparing detailed technical reports, model documentation, and analysis presentations for internal teams and customers.
• Collaborating with mechanical, systems, and test engineers throughout all phases of product development.
• For Level III: Leading M&S efforts on complex programs and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
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 are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Engineer to join our team in the development of electronic controls for a space-grade weapons program. The successful candidate will be responsible for all technical aspects of the project, ensuring the integration of technical efforts across Cognizant Engineers and supporting organizations. This role also includes schedule planning, Cost-Account Management, and the supervision of multi-disciplined direct reports. This position requires strong technical leadership, financial oversight, organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence in engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the technical aspects of the project, ensuring alignment with program goals and engineering standards.
- Ensure the integrity and performance of aerostructure and/or electronic control box packaging through rigorous testing and validation processes.
- Drive the execution of engineering processes, including design, development, prototyping, and testing.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability.
- Plan and allocate engineering resources effectively to meet project milestones and deliverables.
- Coordinate efforts across Cognizant Engineers and supporting organizations to ensure seamless technical integration within the project.
- Oversee the project budget, manage costs, and ensure that the project remains within financial constraints. Track and report on financial performance and implement cost-saving measures as needed.
- Supervise a team of multi-disciplined direct reports, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
Required Technical and Leadership Competencies:
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Maintains a customer-centric mindset, ensuring project deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
- Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Displays creativity in designing solutions and overcoming technical challenges.
- Exhibits excellent teamwork and communication skills, promoting collaboration and information sharing.
- Inspires and motivates team members to achieve high levels of performance.
- Possesses strong technical skills relevant to electronic control box development and space-grade engineering.
- Effectively manages and resolves conflicts within the team.
- Navigates the organizational structure effectively to achieve project goals.
- Demonstrates high ethical standards and builds trust with team members and stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with uncertain conditions.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with peers and colleagues.
- Continuously seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Exhibits strong planning and organizational skills to manage project timelines and resources.
- Builds and leads effective, high-performing teams.
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
Textron Systems is seeking employees to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide.
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented?CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) and Integrated Digital Environment (IDE) Lead?for a large-scale program. The role is responsible for managing all contractual data deliverables, ensuring compliance with defense regulations, and overseeing the effective deployment and use of the IDE for digital collaboration and data management. Serving as a liaison between government customers, contractors, and internal teams, the CDRL and IDE Lead ensures accurate, timely, and secure data delivery while optimizing workflows to meet critical program objectives.
This role requires someone with a deep understanding of government contracting, defense program requirements, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a classified or security-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. CDRL Management:
· Serve as the primary authority for managing all CDRL deliverables, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and customer contract specifications.
· Interpret and analyze government contracts (DIDs, CDRLs) and establish workflows to meet all requirements.
· Develop and maintain CDRL data tracking processes in line with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring timely delivery.
· Partner with technical teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate contributions for all deliverables in alignment with program milestones.
· Perform reviews for accuracy, formatting, completeness, and compliance with contractual or legal criteria.
2. IDE Deployment and Oversight:
· Lead the design, deployment, and continuous management of the IDE used for collaboration and data management between internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and government stakeholders.
· Oversee configuration management processes within the IDE to ensure proper version control and traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
· Manage user access controls and establish governance policies to maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC).
· Troubleshoot IDE technical issues and serve as the point of contact between program teams and IT support.
· Monitor IDE utilization and recommend improvements to streamline complex workflows.
3. Contract Compliance and Risk Management:
· Monitor all program deliverables to ensure compliance with defense industry standards and other contractually obligated requirements.
· Identify potential risks (e.g., late submissions, non-compliance) and work with IPTs to implement mitigation strategies in alignment with the program risk management plan.
· Act as a liaison to clarify requirements, provide status updates, and address evolving program needs.
· Provide management and leadership teams with consistent reporting on CDRL schedules, IDE progress, and deliverable metrics.