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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.

This role is in Textron System’s Howe & Howe business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & HoweAndHowe.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Howe & Howe Technologies is seeking talented mechanical engineers to join our team. As a mechanical engineer you will perform a variety of assignments including detailed mechanical design, engineering analysis and system integration design. A strong candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in multiple engineering disciplines and be able to operate in a fast-paced R&D environment. For more information on the products developed by the Howe & Howe Technologies team, please visit http://www.howeandhowe.com/

Responsibilities

• Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult engineering problems.
• Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross functional design teams, including prototyping and production support.
• Generate statements of work and monitor outside contractor performance
• Conduct liaison activities with sub-contractors and external manufactures as well as internal and external customers at all levels.
• Oversee unit level testing and integration activities performed by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, drafting, requirements analysis, mechanical analysis including structural and thermal, drafting and tolerance analysis.
• Prepare high quality engineering documentation such as specifications and drawings to support the fabrication team and sub-contractors.
• Drive tasks to completion independently

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

The Sea Systems business is seeking a Subcontracts Specialist for the Slidell, LA location. The Subcontracts Specialist will own a subset of acquisitions for a major defense program, under the supervisor of a Sr. Supply Chain Manager, and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Sea Systems SCM & Program Office.

This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure supplier program execution that meets mission objectives. A successful candidate in this role will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality.

Responsibilities

·       Partnering with Program Mgt to consolidate subcontractor contractual requirements and specifications into accurate comprehensive requests for proposal (RFP) prior to the issuance of RFPs to prospective subcontractors.

·       Examining bid responses and initiating cost and pricing analysis using results thereof combined with program objectives to develop negotiation strategy and negotiate price, terms and work scope.

·       Negotiating, placing, and managing of complex, high dollar subcontracts within a government acquisition environment, including both cost and fixed price material and service type subcontracts.

·       Originating formal subcontract documents and coordinating inputs and approvals from both functional and programmatic leadership stakeholders including all pertinent government Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements when applicable.

·       Understanding the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and critical path for the supplier subset of the program and executing any mitigation efforts to ensure on-time / early completion of tasking.

·       Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of subcontractor program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner to Contract requirements.

·       Monitoring subcontractor performance, identifying issues early on to implement corrective actions with the Supplier Development team

·       Participating in program meetings, obtaining data and requirements which must be transmitted to or obtained from subcontractors via correspondence or telephone.

·       Working creatively to solve supplier and external customer problems and communicating program progress both internally and externally.

·       Facilitating, maintaining and controlling all correspondence between Textron Systems and subcontractor.

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 & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About ATAC
Textron Systems - ATAC provides tactical flight training and adversary aggressor services for U.S. Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots. ATAC operates simultaneously across eight sites and two continents and comprises the world’s largest outsourced civilian, tactical airborne training organization and proudly provides the highest quality live training to Squadrons, Air Wings, and Battle Groups.

SUMMARY:

The Director of Maintenance Operations (MO) at ATAC’s Adversary Center of Excellence (ACE) is a maintenance professional position that oversees all Operating Location aircraft maintenance related aircraft support, policies, and inspection schedules to include manpower as well as finance management, OEM coordination and sourcing at Alliance Fort Worth and all regional operations under the purview of ACE.  Required to report directly to the Vice President of ATAC ACE for all activities.  

SCOPE:

The ATAC ACE MO will report to the Vice President of ATAC ACE, coordinate with the all ACE regional Directors of Operations (DO’s) and coordinate with all Maintenance Managers (MM’s), as well as the ACE Director of Flight Operations (DFO), and the ATAC Director of Safety (DOS) for all activities related to aircraft maintenance in support of customer requirements at all ACE designated Areas of Responsibility (AOR).  The MO will coordinate maintenance manpower, training, equipment, and logistics for support of all OL Maintenance related activities.  The ACE MO will interface with all Director’s of Maintenance and functional leaders at headquarters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Responsible for oversight and maintenance related support under the purview of ACE

·       Responsible for adherence to all safety regulations, policies and procedures in accordance with all Federal, State, corporate and company requirements.

·       Required to coordinate with the Director of Safety, ACE Safety Manager and ACE Ground Safety Manager regarding OL maintenance related activities.

·       Responsible for related technical data and OEM/3^rd party MRO coordination.

·       Responsible for coordinating Subcontractor support to the OL’s

·       Responsible for the oversight of OL Maintenance related General Operating Procedures (GOP’s) and training.

·       Responsible for coordinating OL budgeting oversight with the ACE DOM and the Finance team to include expense accounting for material support and input on employee compensation.

·       Responsible for all assigned Maintenance personnel evaluations and submission.

·       Liaison with equivalent headquarters Maintenance leadership for oversight of all company policy and procedures related to Maintenance (GOP’s, maintenance manuals, and Training)

·       Responsible for oversight of QA operational risk management for OL maintenance activities and personnel actions to include OTI’s and QA Flash submissions.

·       Responsible for the oversight and accuracy of aircraft management and scheduling.

·       Responsible for continuous evaluate of maintenance manpower requirements for OL’s

·       Responsible for providing assistance to OL’s for corrective action regarding maintenance audits as appropriate.

·       Network with industry and government for future maintenance operations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

·       Travel Requirements: 20-40%

·       Location: Any ATAC operating location

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 Uncrewed Land & Air 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:

Provide electrical support for the design, integration, and maintenance of electrical systems on a variety of technologies, ranging from land robotics to unmanned air systems for commercial and military programs in a fast-paced environment. These systems are experimental and cutting-edge technological advancements that are intended to protect the warfighter in various theaters as well as provide civil support to many commercial applications. This individual will have an opportunity to travel, execute experimental military and civil hardware testing, and grow in their role. The position involves supporting lab operations of component integration, modifications, assembly and test, of ground vehicles, air vehicles, and surface vessels. Individual must be willing to support at remote test sites to include serving as a crew chief, safety lookout, and support and maintenance crew member during field testing. Individual must be able to work from assembly documentation (i.e. work instructions, drawings etc.), parts lists, and diagrams to assemble, wire and install a wide variety of components. May assemble by hand or operate semiautomatic assembly equipment. Operates electronic and mechanical test equipment.

Responsibilities: 
• Maintain and operate unmanned systems and support equipment
• Troubleshoot electronic and general electrical systems
• Assist engineers and designers with prototype development and testing
• Support offsite testing and demonstrations
• Actively perform lab maintenance, safety audits, and material tracking
• Use small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers.
• Identify and document work order instruction or drawing errors,
• Maintain logbooks and records.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings and schematics
• This position does not directly provide leadership or supervision to other employees.