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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 Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
Performs Quality Engineering assignments requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications. Quality Engineer supports product design activities, planning for quality, production activities, data analysis and development of metrics, root cause and corrective action, and process and product improvement.
Responsibilities:
• Reviews customer contracts on simple to moderately complex projects; responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definition.
• Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directives and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
• Interfaces with Supplier Development and Sourcing Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
• Participates in product development and design document reviews targeting design for manufacturability
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
• Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis etc.
• Participates in Program Management activities appropriate to the assigned project(s).
• Participates in Contract Data Requirements List development, review and delivery to the customer as required by the assigned project(s).
• Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards
• Performs Material Review Board (MRB) disposition and tracking activities.
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
• Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.
• Performs QA estimating for small to medium, less complex projects.
• Provides status inputs to the Cost Account Manager for tasks performed. May perform CAM function for small to medium projects.
Position Title: Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer
Business Name: Lycoming Engines
Function: Quality
Reports to: Manager External Quality
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SUMMARY
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will oversee quality assurance processes, implement quality control measures, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves the development, implementation, and maintenance of protocols and procedures to ensure products are manufactured and assembled to the highest standards. Additionally, the Senior Quality Engineer will lead process improvement activities at supplier facilities to enhance product quality for Lycoming Engines. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with Six Sigma methodologies, AS9100 standards, and FAA regulatory requirements. A deep understanding of advanced quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Value Stream Mapping is essential. In this role, the Senior Quality Engineer will play a critical part in maintaining and elevating the quality standards of our products, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and FAA regulatory requirements.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address non-conformances and improve product quality.
- Perform internal audits to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as AS9100.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, including inspection plans, control plans, and quality reports.
- Utilize advanced quality tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Value Stream Mapping to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
- Provide training and support to team members on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Support new product development and introduction processes to ensure quality requirements are met from concept to production.
- Lead and participate in improvement projects and initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
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 business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
Summary:
The Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) leads the Quality Assurance department. The QAM manages company Quality Assurance personnel with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The QAM coordinates with other company department managers and subcontractors for maintenance quality-related items. Oversees company Ground Operating Procedures for assigned contracts and routes them for approval. The QAM reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.
Job Responsibilities
· Ensure effective supervision and management of all Quality Assurance efforts in support of company requirements; throughout ATAC-Adversary Center of Excellence.
· Organize job assignments and priorities for Quality Assurance department personnel.
· Lead the Quality Assurance department in ensuring maintenance department functions comply with applicable regulations and requirements from the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of War, OEM, NAVAIR, and internal Quality Control and Safety Management System through effective QA processes.
· Manage the development and review of Maintenance Policies and Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) through internal processes and coordination with Maintenance leadership.
· Coordinate with company Quality Control to aid with Quality Control audits.
· Act as the primary contact for the maintenance department for safety-related technical inquiries.
· Manage quality-related issues with customers, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
· Manage non-conforming product processes with Quality Control and suppliers/vendors.
· Prepare performance assessments of managed personnel.
· Any additional responsibilities as delineated by the Director of Maintenance.
· Travel required: 20%
About the Entry Level Role
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
About This Role?
A Day in the Life of a Quality Engineer I:?
Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
?Reviews customer contracts; responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definitions.
Interfaces with Supplier Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.
Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis.
Participates in design document reviews and assist in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
About the Entry Level Role
As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.
Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
About This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Performs Quality Engineering assignments requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Requires use of judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications.
Work is performed within a defined set of skills or knowledge area with help and coaching from senior level Quality Engineers. The Quality Engineer supports product design activities, planning for quality, production activities, data analysis and development of metrics, root cause and corrective action, and process and product improvement.
Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
Interfaces with Supplier Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
Monitor processes using nonconformance and test discrepancy metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Participates in process improvement activities through defect disposition, root cause investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify the effectiveness of improvements, etc.
Participates in Program Management activities appropriate to the assigned project(s).
Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
Create and deliver report data and presentations to local management regarding area performance.
Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
Interfaces with Supplier Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
Monitor processes using nonconformance and test discrepancy metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Participates in process improvement activities through defect disposition, root cause investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify the effectiveness of improvements, etc.
Participates in Program Management activities appropriate to the assigned project(s).
Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
Create and deliver report data and presentations to local management regarding area performance.
Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
Why This Internship
As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.
Who We Are
Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com.
About This Role
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Performing quality planning activities including development of First Article Inspection (FAI) plans.
Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, data analysis.
Support Quality processes in receiving, receiving inspection, assembly, test and shipping areas.
Analyze production results/inspection data and present findings to the team.
Prepare reports on and present to factory managers, data related to Quality priorities, nonconformances, focus areas, and key issues.
Track and report on key Quality Engineering activities to ensure proper and timely execution, work with team to improve performance.
Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
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 Air Systems 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 be responsible for Quality Inspection:
Primary Function: To perform checks, tests, gauging, and instrument inspections of materials, goods in process, and finished goods.
Job Duties
- Performs audits, tests, and inspections of materials, goods in process, or finished goods within the value stream (receiving through final system assembly) assuring quality first by determining compliance to drawings, procedures, and specifications.
- Applies established inspection procedures and uses simple inspection/testing tools and instruments of a “go/no go” nature.
- Develops and/or uses test and inspection set-ups utilizing mechanical and/or electrical test measurement equipment.
- Inspection methods and limits require good judgment and interpretation.
- Requires interpretation of inspection plans, tests and procedures.
- Recommends changes to procedures, processes, and drawings to improve efficiency and/or quality of the product.
- Identifies and documents nonconforming material in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Assists and trains others in assuring the proper test, measurement, and procedural operations.
- Ensure adherences to policies and procedures accordingly.
- Practices Total Quality principles and concepts.
- Acquire IPC-610/STD 001 and IPC-620 Certifications as applicable
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
The role requires AS9100-based Quality Management System (QMS) knowledge.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining the QMS, managing the Quality Engineering group, program quality, and all quality metrics.
Must collaborate with Production Control, Manufacturing, Program Management, Contracts, Engineering, HR, and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
· Lead a team of Quality Engineers while developing the next generation of Quality Engineers and future technical and organizational leaders
· Promote an “end to end” focus on Lean & Quality – from suppliers, through our Manufacturing Processes, and ultimately – to our Internal and External customers
· Ensure all AS9100QMS processes are fully documented, properly executed, and routinely audited with objective evidence of compliance
· Assure the requirements of our AS9100 and other quality management systems are maintained, including quality reporting, corrective/preventative actions, Internal Auditing System and customer compliant tracking.
· Lead timely and effective root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
· Drive use of standardized lean and quality tools, share best practices, and benchmark other world class companies to elevate operational excellence.
· Plan, assign, and direct work activities; provide promotion and compensation recommendations; coach, train, and develop employees; and address personnel matters to maintain strong performance standards
· Analyze data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement kaizen activities or corrective actions to address risks and drive performance enhancements
· Execute quality strategies that support new product development, ensuring readiness for full-rate production
· Collaborate with the Configuration Management, Supplier Quality, FRB and QMS teams to support product and process conformance
· Oversee FMEA supporting both transition to production and maintenance updates
· Effectively use ERP and MES systems to support manufacturing and build activities
· Ensure that existing programs continue to exceed customer expectations
· Communicate issue resolution to senior management, DCMA and customers
· Maintain process and product quality scorecards to drive continuous improvement initiatives
· Lead the team in developing proactive measures to ensure product and process quality
· Support and participate in internal audit program
· Lead contract and contract document reviews to ensure requirements are clearly understood and fully met
· Monitor regulatory changes and prepare appropriate organizational responses
· Manage program and overhead costs for Quality Engineering team