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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

Textron Systems is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Sourcing Engineer focused on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly as part of the Strategic Outsourcing Strategy. The focus will be to lead engagement with the internal customers to support the development of business opportunities, collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers to provide an effective, stable, and successful roadmap for Partnerships and Suppliers for Supply Chain. This individual will be responsible for providing Key engineering input (technical producibility/DFX, evaluations, assessments, etc.) to support new product development with internal customers, building and acting as the critical conduit to set up the supply base and lead complex custom supplier development projects to mature the manufacturing readiness.

The Principle Sourcing Engineer will identify, build, manage and maintain capable supplier sources, and mentor more junior members of the team to grow the team network and knowledge.

They will drive the optimization of design for supplier manufacturability, design for supplier assembly, outsourcing design to cost & quality, and further support prototyping validation/readiness leading to a successful product roadmap for stable transition to production.

Responsibilities will also include the collaboration and integration of the outsourcing strategy with other roles within the Supply Chain and Operations Team and help grow appreciation and awareness of Sourcing Engineering value in the establishment of suppliers.

The Principal Sourcing Engineer will champion other upstream activities, such as Bill of Material (BOM) development, Plan for every Part initiative (PFEP), inclusion of emerging manufacturing technologies, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), cost validation & estimating, and support to configuration control with Engineering.

The Principal Sourcing Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering Team/IPT, Engineering Prototype and Test Teams, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to complete initial prototype builds, analyze results, and propose refinement of engineering designs and be the main technical focal for supplier management.

Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with Sourcing Management and cross-functional stakeholders -Business Development, Programs, Engineering, and Manufacturing- to provide technical outsourcing recommendations that will support the maturation of business opportunities and program development goals.

·         Build and maintain trusted relationships across a diverse, multi-functional organization, fostering a positive team dynamic while navigating high-intensity, time-critical project challenges.

·         Provide outsourcing technical recommendations during design conceptual reviews.

·         Align product technical requirements with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless outsourcing execution.

·         Identify supplier selection criteria and perform down-selection/trade studies with internal stakeholders.

·         ·Collaborate with engineering and program teams to develop, review, and release high-quality technical packages and requirements in support of sourcing activities.

·         Facilitate supplier Kick-off’s, Cadence Meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, Action Lists, Integrated Schedules, and status reporting using Standard work tools and processes.

·         Support program by contributing technical guidance and peer reviews to evaluation documentation, maintaining capability development artifacts, and engaging in key design reviews (e.g., TIM, TRR, PDR, CDR).

·         Collaborate with Supply Chain Buyers, Sub-Contracts, Estimating Team to develop outsourcing should-cost analysis.

·         Engage preferred suppliers early in the design phase alongside internal teams to influence product and process development, ensuring recommendations balance performance, manufacturability, and cost targets.

·         Lead supplier gap analysis derived from manufacturing and technical readiness reviews, developing and executing targeted improvement plans that mature the supply chain and product for a smooth Transition to Production (TTP).

·         Validate product requirements for technical capability and manufacturability, own supplier-facing DFMEA and PFMEA activities, and drive risk-reduction measures that improve overall program cost, schedule, and quality metrics.

·         Define key performance tracking metrics and develop standardized processes and tools for Product Readiness Reviews (PRR), enabling consistent assessment, analysis, and progress tracking.

·         Work closely with IPT members, subcontractors, and procurement to align and optimize supplier manufacturing capabilities and strategic sourcing plans.

·         Identify cost savings and cost avoidance information for sourcing improvement opportunities.

·         Build, maintain and grow a database of potential supplier sources that meet performance criteria based on business mission objectives.

·         Benchmark & work with key suppliers to establish effective yield metrics and performance indicators.

·         Manage and support the outsourcing of product testing, tooling, fixturing, assembly, and validation activities to qualified external suppliers.

·         Work with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure supplier quality flow-down, directives and requirements are communicated clearly and understood.

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

About This Role

The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical supply chain activities for our supply base to effectively support all Textron Systems’ businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain improvement.

Each team member will develop optimized external supply chain capability, enabling the highest levels of competition among the highest performing suppliers, geographically located; to optimally support our business throughout all phases of the product life cycle with a particular focus on Quality.

This role includes performing: - supplier assessments and development evaluations, supplier identification, and supplier management tasks. Working collaboratively across all product domains to understand the needs of the business and drive supply chain execution and accountability to the highest attainable level.

The ability to travel is a catalyst to support our growing network of top performing suppliers, building relationships, competence and trust to support the development and delivery success of the many state-of-the-art Textron product lines, and when needed, engage in problem solving challenges that differentiates us from our competition. The network will further extend to capture internal customers in program management, engineering, and manufacturing, whilst teaming with procurement and Quality to provide effective execution.

The Supplier Development Engineer is specifically responsible for driving results with our suppliers across multiple supply categories including mechanical and/or electrical parts and assemblies in all facets of performance, including cost, delivery and quality. This role will report directly to the Manager of Supplier Development within the Supply Chain organization.

Responsibilities

·       Develop Relationships throughout the Supply Base and connect that network with Internal customers and drive Quality into the foundation for execution

·       Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality management system surveys and special process surveys.

·       Solicit supplier inputs into product design, considering design for manufacturability, cost, reliability, parts availability, and more.

·       Perform Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRA) as appropriate for suppliers.

·       Coordinate the effective flow-downs of contractual requirements to suppliers along with alignment on quality codes and performance expectations.

·       Execute supplier development strategies balanced across all domains.

·       Partner with Sourcing Engineering, Supplier Management, Buyers, and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to the identified source enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).

·       Coordinate with Quality Engineering inspection requirements of suppliers and execute inspection requirements such as first article inspection, managing nonconforming materials, troubleshooting, processing material review board actions, etc.

·       Lead management of critical supplier issues to improve overall execution.

·       Lead risk assessments via FMEA/Risk Cubes, RCCA, countermeasures and supplier scorecard reviews.

·       Perform data analysis and issue reports on supplier performance to ensure suppliers meet and maintain expected performance levels inclusive of quality and delivery.

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.

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

Develop and manage the execution of the production schedule as a result of line of balance output, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and program delivery commitments. Communicates to business product support managers and program managers the manufacturing status, expected completion dates and production cost /schedule risk analysis.

JOB DUTIES:

·         Partner with procurement, production manager, quality, engineering, and program management, and other supply chain disciplines to proactively plan, schedule, and effectively manage development, production, and aftermarket support environments.

·         Manages and has ownership of execution of items associated with their planner code, to include:

o   Release of internal jobs to the factory

o   Release of purchase requisitions

o   Manage disruptions in the internal factory (shortages, MRB, internal and external constraints)

o   Provides feedback to internal customers

·        Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services are provided as needed.

·         Monitors internal and external supply chain alignment – identifies and resolves potential constraints, maintains line of balance (build through) and purchase requests for the production or purchase of components / parts based on a master production schedule, shop load and inventory requirements.

·         Plays an integral part of product Integrated Product Teams (IPT) by effectively interfacing with internal customers on a daily basis, schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers and requests for shipping orders.

·         Assists management in the development and execution of action/ workaround plans for assigned products/value streams to maximize scheduled on-time completion. Analyzes supply and demand data and reports to determine critical path constraints. Performs product lead time analysis.

·         Manages manual demand for top/down & bottom-up releases, facilitates ECN/ECP changes and coordinates production cut-ins. Reviews excess material for possible consumption in other jobs. Creates material transfers, borrow/payback transactions and PO change requests.

·        Provide material updates and summaries as requested by management and external customers.