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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Textron Systems is looking for a qualified contributor to perform in-process and final inspections in a low-rate production and EMD areas. In addition to performing in-process and final inspections, the role would also support receiving inspection (as needed) via drawings, dimensional requirements, PO codes, and supplier provided documentation.
JOB DUTIES:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and inspection plans to determine product acceptability.
- Visual examinations by means of instruments, gauges, jigs, or other measuring devices to ensure adherence to standards, specifications, drawing, quality workmanship, etc.
- Communicate to team and support groups when non-conforming material is identified.
- Follow Material Review Board (MRB) process.
- Recommend and assist in updates to procedures, processes, drawings, and inspection plans to improve quality of product.
- Review product inspection results and work with Quality, Product, and Manufacturing Engineers to resolve product issues.
- Document and retain required Quality records and results.
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.
Job Summary:
The Supplier Development Electrical Engineer is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical supply chain activities for our electrical supply base to effectively support all Textron Systems’ businesses across all site locations with a focus on overall external supply chain improvement.
The objective is simple: create an optimized external supply chain 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 includes supplier assessment and development, supplier identification, and supplier management. This resource will need to work collaboratively across functions to understand the needs of the business and drive supply chain execution and accountability to improve the service level provided to operations and customers.
This role has the ability to travel and see all types of suppliers, support multiple product lines and components/assemblies, solve dynamic problems through supplier management, and partner with business functions like program management, engineering, and their supply chain functions. The Supplier Development Electrical engineer is specifically responsible for driving results with our suppliers across multiple supply categories including Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), RF & antennas, cables, and other complex electromechanical assemblies in all facets of performance, including delivery and quality.
This role will report directly to the Sr Manager of Supplier Development within the Supply Chain organization.
Key responsibilities:
· 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.
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 Marine & Land 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:
Specialist in Structural and Welding Inspection and defect identification through NDT methods including Visual Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection to determine adherence to standards, specifications, and drawing requirements. Prior experience in aluminum welding preferred, with capability to detect defects in both large weldments and small, detailed parts. Experience with MIL-STD or AWS acceptance criteria required. Marine experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Approach assignments with a high ethical resolve, ensuring reputable standing with our onsite customers.
- Capable of discerning rejectable weld defects by grading in accordance with given acceptance criteria.
- Ability to implement NDT inspection methods in accordance with written procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process plans to determine product acceptability.
- Visual examinations by means of instruments, gauges, jigs, templates, or other measuring devices to include nondestructive test methods to ensure adherence to standards, specifications, drawing, etc.
- Experience conducting in-process weld inspections such as VT/PT of root/fill passes, backgouges. Etc.
- Generates Quality reports, completes Inspection Check Lists, nonconformance documents, calibration reports, x-ray, and other Quality documents/records as applicable to the specific area assigned.
- Adheres to all safety requirements, departmental instructions and TMLS Policies and Procedures.
- Interface directly with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers, as appropriate.
- Comfortable being audited on NDT Process adherence by Government customer.
- Performs any and all other duties assigned by management.
Position: NDT III- Quality Engineer
Business Name: Lycoming Engines
Function: Quality
Reports to: Mgr External Quality
Job Summary
Working with cross-functional commodity teams, the Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Quality Engineer is responsible for all NDT activities at Lycoming and evaluating/ approving external supplier NDT processes when necessary. These activities include establishing Quality System, Procedures, and Techniques for Magnetic Particle Inspection, Penetrant Inspection and Radiography. The NDT Quality Engineer will be responsible for NDT training and testing according to industry and Lycoming standards. Be responsible for conducting internal and external supplier quality system and process assessments and improvements.
Responsibilities to Include:
· Develop NDT procedure(s), techniques, calibration methods, equipment evaluation for Magnetic particle Inspection, Penetrant Inspection and Radiography.
- Develop NDT personnel training, testing methods and required administration.
- Evaluates Special processes at external and internal suppliers.
- Conducts supplier audits to quality standards and in support of supplier selection and improvement.
- Drives effective root cause analyses and corrective action. Spearheads process improvement activities at supplier facilities.
- Performs Quality Engineering tasks like Quality Planning, Data Analysis and Process Control activities.
- Oversight and administration of the onsite Radiation Safety Program
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
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.
Job Summary:
Performs Quality Engineering assignments for the Electronic Systems domain requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications. Work is performed on moderately complex contracts requiring independent execution within a defined set of skills or knowledge area. 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.
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 Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
- Interfaces with Supplier Development Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
- Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.
- Participates in product development and design document reviews targeting DFX
- 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.
- Provides status inputs to the Cost Account Manager for tasks performed. May perform CAM function for small to medium projects.
- Performs QA estimating for small to medium, less complex projects.
Job Summary:
A Quality NDT Technician performs systems checks and calibration, nondestructive tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions and recording of results.
Responsibilities:
· Set up and utilize radiographic testing equipment.
· Actively participate in Radiation safety Programs.
· Ensure the work or radiation area is controlled.
· Calibrate radiographic testing equipment as required.
· Conduct radiographic tests to ensure quality or detection of discontinuities.
· Establish techniques for proper examination of welds under inspection while ensuring strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
· Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
· Interpret radiographs.
· Organize and report test results.
· Complete, maintain and/or submit daily radiation reports for management review, as required.
· Perform specialized inspections as required.
· May train and/or provide direction to new hires
· Perform other job related tasks as assigned by management.
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
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
Specialist in Structural and Welding Inspection and defect identification through x-ray inspection (RT) method to determine adherence to standards, specifications, and drawing requirements. Prior experience in aluminum welding inspection preferred, with ability to shoot, develop, and interpret film across a variety of material thicknesses and geometries. Accompanying Visual and Dye Penetrant Inspection experience required. Experience with MIL-STD or AWS acceptance criteria required. Marine experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Approach assignments with a high ethical resolve, ensuring reputable standing with our onsite customers.
- Capable of discerning rejectable weld defects by grading film in accordance with given acceptance criteria.
- Ability to implement NDT inspection methods in accordance with written procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process plans.
- Visual examinations by means of instruments, gauges, jigs, templates, or other measuring devices to include nondestructive test methods to ensure adherence to standards, specifications, drawing, etc.
- RT Method Experience to include:
- Conducting weld inspections through VT/PT as a prerequisite to RT.
- Laying out film in a large craft or large weldments where both sides of the object being x-rayed are not accessible at the same time.
- Setting up and operating x-ray tube equipment.
- Developing film using an automatic film processor.
- Grading film to a given acceptance criteria.
- Tracking repair status.
- Implementing penalty and tracer shots as required upon initial failures.
- Recording results in a timely manner.
- Generates Quality reports, completes Inspection Check Lists, nonconformance documents, calibration reports, and other Quality documents/records as applicable to the specific area assigned.
- Adheres to all safety requirements, departmental instructions and TMLS Policies and Procedures. Leads Radiation Safety compliance within the RT team.
- Interface directly with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers, as appropriate.
- Comfortable being audited on NDT Process adherence by Government customer.
- Performs any and all other duties assigned by management.
- Willingness to work an off shift to limit plant wide radiation exposure risk. This is either 2 am to 10 am or aligned with a standard second shift.