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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  Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

The Quality Engineer supports aerospace and defense programs by applying Quality Engineering principles, materials expertise, and disciplined systems thinking within an AS9100-regulated environment. This role contributes to mission-critical product development and production readiness through quality planning, risk mitigation, root cause and corrective action, data-driven decision making, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and contract requirements. Assignments involve moderately complex defense and aerospace hardware requiring independent execution and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Review customer contracts and technical data packages (TDPs) for simple to moderately complex aerospace/defense programs; perform requirements analysis and documentation using compliance matrices.
• Develop Quality Plans, QA Directives, Inspection Plans, and other contractually required quality artifacts aligned with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering to address supplier escapes, source inspection, and flow-down of requirements to the supply base.
• Maintain direct communication with customer Quality Assurance representatives, including DCMA, prime contractors, or government quality contacts as applicable.
• Define inspection and test requirements using industry-standard tools, techniques, and acceptance criteria appropriate for aerospace hardware.
• Participate in engineering design reviews focusing on Design for Manufacturability, Design for Inspection, Design for Reliability, and overall DFX compliance.
• Support or lead root cause investigations (5-Why, fishbone, 8D, DMAIC) to address nonconformances, flight hardware deviations, or field returns.
• Perform MRB activities including nonconformance evaluation, disposition (permitted by delegation), and defect trend analysis.
• Contribute to Program Management reviews, risk assessments, and Earned Value Management (EVM) tasks associated with project quality elements.
• Support Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) development, verification, and on-time delivery of quality-related deliverables (QAPs, FAI reports, control plans, audit results).
• Assist in defining and improving fabrication processes, special processes (e.g., heat treat, coatings, bonding), and build standards for aerospace materials and assemblies.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and configuration management to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
• Provide status updates to the Cost Account Manager and may perform CAM duties for small or mid-level work packages.
• Support cost and effort estimating for quality tasks on proposals or follow-on programs.

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. 

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

About This Role

The Associate Financial Analyst will be primarily responsible for performing detailed financial analysis and reporting for their assigned contracts.  In this role, the Analyst will interact closely with the program team and functional departments to ensure the accuracy of monthly cost projections, and sales and profit forecasts.

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

Responsibilities

·       Supporting assigned programs with timely analysis, financial modeling and recommendations for decision making.

·       Conducting program analysis, maintain forecasts, and provide monthly Estimate at Completion (EACs)

·       Responsible for establishing and maintaining Corporate Financial Reports, Program Status Reports, and Earned Value reports

·       Ensure program financials are accurate and complete and are in accordance with SOX and internal corporate controls

·       Use analysis to identify and investigate program issues and advise on appropriate course of action.

·       Provide real time program financial status to Finance Manager as well as Ad-hoc financial analysis

·       Present financial data during monthly and quarterly reviews to an audience consisting of front line and executive level management.

·       Be an integral part of the program team, keeping the Program Manager up to date on the financial status of the programs and providing suggestions to help mitigate future risk

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:

The Manufacturing Program Analyst is a key member of the Manufacturing team, responsible for the planning, coordination, and performance tracking of all Manufacturing scope on manufacturing efforts that are subject to abiding by a full Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

This position is well-suited for an early-career professional with strong organizational and communication skills who is eager to develop expertise in program management and earned value on a complex DoD program. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical aptitude with an interest in financial performance, manufacturing operations & project controls. The candidate must also possess a desire to develop expertise in EVM, cost forecasting, schedule performance, and program execution. The Manufacturing Program Analyst works in close partnership with dedicated Finance Analysts (FAs) who perform cost calculations and generate metrics; the analyst's role is to interpret those results, understand their operational implications, and drive informed decisions across the Manufacturing team. The analyst also collaborates with Manufacturing Operations to develop Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Bases of Estimate (BOEs), and serves as the Manufacturing representative to the program's risk management process.

This is a great entry level position to learn how advanced manufacturing operations measure cost and performance, and is typically used as a gateway to further advance throughout project management, finance and operations roles. In this role you will develop expertise in EVM, cost & schedule forecasting, manufacturing operations, financial planning & analysis, program execution within the defense industry, executive-level reporting and cross functional leadership.

Responsibilities:

Control Account Management

•       Serve as the accountable manager for all assigned Manufacturing Control Accounts (CAs), coordinating with Manufacturing Project Managers to ensure the work scope, budget, and schedule are maintained in accordance with the program's requirements.

•       Develop and maintain time-phased budgets and schedules for manufacturing labor and material scope, in alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

•       Authorize work to the Manufacturing organization through Work Packages and Planning Packages consistent with associated guidelines.

•       Review and interpret monthly metrics — including cost and schedule variances and performance indices; translate those results into clear, actionable insights for the Manufacturing and Program Management teams.

•       Identify the root cause of cost/schedule variation and develop Corrective Action Plans.

•       Review monthly program reporting data prepared by Finance Analysts prior to submission, ensuring Manufacturing scope is accurately and completely represented.

•       Coordinate with Finance Analysts and Program Schedulers to process budget changes, ensuring scope changes are captured through Baseline Change Control procedures.

•       Understand contract incentive fee structure and how Manufacturing cost performance contributes to the program's execution.

Estimate to Complete (ETC) Development & Basis of Estimate (BOE)

•       Lead the development of Estimates to Complete (ETCs) for Manufacturing Control Accounts by engaging directly with Operations supervisors, production leads, and support personnel to capture current status and remaining work.

•       Author and maintain Bases of Estimate (BOEs) for manufacturing labor and material scope, documenting the methodology, assumptions, and risk considerations.

•       Coordinate with Finance Analysts to ensure ETCs are properly loaded and reconciled in the EVMS toolset.

•       Maintain ETCs and BOEs on a monthly basis and update them as significant changes in scope, schedule, or technical approach occur; support IBR and program review activities by clearly articulating the basis for Manufacturing estimates.

Material Management & Analysis

•       Manage the material budget within assigned Control Accounts, including purchased parts, raw materials, and customer-furnished equipment (CFE), ensuring the budget plan reflects the production schedule.

•       Conduct material analysis to identify critical materials based on cost, schedule sensitivity, and supply chain risk; establish a tiered approach to EV tracking that applies greater scrutiny to high-criticality items.

•       Collaborate with Supply Chain Management to monitor open purchase orders and incoming material status; provide timely updates to Finance Analysts.

•       Participate in material planning reviews, and ensure material phase plans are aligned with the manufacturing production schedule.

Risk Management

•       Serve as the Manufacturing representative to the program's formal Risk Management process, maintaining ownership of all manufacturing-related risks and opportunities within the Program Risk Register.

•       Identify and document manufacturing risks — such as supplier delays, production challenges, material shortages, or labor constraints — and work with the team to assess their likelihood and potential impact on cost and schedule.

•       Develop risk mitigation plans with defined actions, owners, and due dates; track and report progress at program risk reviews and Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs).

•       Support Government and internal program reviews.

Cross-Functional Coordination

•       Serve as a reliable point of contact between Manufacturing Operations, Finance/Business, Supply Chain, and Program Management; ensure information flows accurately across teams.

•       Participate in regular Program Management Reviews (PMRs), risk reviews, and other program-level forums as the Manufacturing representative.

•       Support DCMA EVMS surveillance activities and IBR preparation by providing clear documentation and explanation of Manufacturing scope, estimates, and risk.

JOB SCOPE:

·        Perform all operations within a continuous flow-manufacturing cell, utilizing the skills and ability to run all machines, as well as test equipment including burring within the cell, part washing, measurement and recording of inspection results using electronic gauging and all other inspection equipment for data collection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Perform assigned work in a safety conscious manner.

·        Perform assigned work to specify quality and production standards.

·        Maintain equipment and tools used by the individual’s immediate work area in a clean condition.

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

·        Perform other duties inherently required of the job classification.

·        Operate machining centers, related equipment and inspection systems to produce product within Company processes and procedures.

·        Perform assigned work to specific process including statistical in-process control to ensure final product quality.

·        To communicate on a timely basis to all relevant personnel any issues found during the daily processing of product and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

·        Record keeping as required.

·        Work with others across payrolls, functions, and shifts to solve problems in a timely manner.

·        Capable to work unsupervised in their area.