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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

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 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 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 Land 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 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.