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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. 

Job Summary:
The Government Property Specialist, reporting directly to the PC&L Supervisor, is responsible for management and reporting of the Textron Systems Wilmington Government Property Management System. This includes the maintenance of records and issuance of required contractual reports concerning government-owned property from its receipt at the company to its final disposition after contract completion or termination. This includes management of government property sent to suppliers and coordinating with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing & Program teams to ensure contractual compliance.  Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a USG Security Clearance, and be able to travel up to 10% of the time. 
 
Responsibilities: 
·       Provide process ownership over policy/procedure development, deployment, maintenance, and training.
·       Execution of compliance audits related to Government Property Management across, production, engineering lab, and logistics warehouse.
·       Investigate and report any loss, damage, destruction, or theft of Government property.
·       Act as a liaison with internal and external customers to resolve government property issues
·       Coordinate deliverables to DCMA or other US government agency property administrators.
·       Provide mentoring and guidance relative to the Government Property System.
·       Responsible for resolving complex systems and process problems.
·       Analyze current practices for deficiencies and determines potential corrective action.
·       Maintain auditable records of government-owned property located at the facility and associated vendor/subcontractor facilities or other alternate sites.
·       Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to government property.
·       Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures, contractual and FAR/DFARS requirements.
·       Provides excellent internal/external customer service in the form of communication and timeliness.

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

About This Role

Textron Systems, located in Wilmington, MA is accepting applications for the role of Director of Engineering. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience in supporting multi-disciplinary engineering teams with a focus on developing talent and mentorship. This leader will be responsible for supporting program and product development teams to solve complex engineering challenges and to work closely with the Program Directors to execute programs on cost and schedule. Candidate will work directly with Program Directors and senior executives to consult, coach, and advise on the product development lifecycle, product strategy, technology solutions and engineering process.  The ideal candidate will have several years in product development in the aerospace and defense industry and be ready to take their knowledge and experience to a leadership role in a growing innovative engineering company.  The individual will have the opportunity to optimize the design development processes and guide the exceptional technical talent of the firm as it continues to grow and expand into new and adjacent spaces.

Responsibilities

·       Provide technical oversight for the Engineering organization and cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

·       Provide direction, integration, and supporting resolution of cross-team technical issues

·       Establishing engineering process and procedures for the Wilmington business

·       Enforcing engineering processes to ensure timeliness, content, and quality of engineering products, and compliance with customer requirements

·       Mentor to engineers for career path identification, training, and professional development of engineering staff.

·       Identifying new technology development opportunities including IRAD investments

·       Work with Chief Engineers to lay out Technology roadmaps

·       Member of Engineering Technology Council

About This Role

The Quality Electrical Engineer, reporting to the Sr Manager, Quality Assurance will perform three primary roles within the Quality Engineering function:

 Performs Supplier Quality Engineering assignments requiring interactions with Suppliers to perform QMS audits, process audits and material issue resolution.

Performs Quality Engineering assignments requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications.

Performs Quality Management Systems assignments requiring AS9100 System auditing, root cause and corrective action analysis and Performs Receiving and In-Process Inspection assignments 10% of the time requiring product verification, documentation validation, and associated systems transactions.

 

Responsibilities:

• Supports program level activities from Suppliers to the Customer.
• Interfaces with Suppliers to provide guidance and facilitate issue resolution.
• Perform Supplier QMS or Process audits.
• Reviews customer flow down for requirements analysis, identification, and definition.
• Performs inspections using inspection tools and techniques.
• Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s). Performs design document reviews as appropriate for the assigned project(s).
• 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).
• Utilizes industry and Quality Management System concepts, policies and procedures.
• Assists in gauging and calibration activities as necessary.
• Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
• Participates in Material Review Board (MRB) disposition activities.
• Utilizes general understanding of industry and military specifications and standards in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
• Utilizes specialized Quality Engineering skills in performance of the assigned tasks.
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.
• Communicates well, both written and verbal, with all the interfacing functions. Maintains good interpersonal skills and demonstrates leadership skills necessary for the position. 
• Conducts internal QMS audits and participates in external registrar or customer audits.

A Senior/Lead Internal Quality Auditor completes audits independently or directs an audit from start to conclusion while providing guidance and audit oversight to a team of auditors. Schedules, plans and conducts Internal Quality process audits, Quality system audits, follow-up audits and other Quality related audits.  Ensures compliance to AS9100 and verifies the audit’s resulting actions are implemented and effective. Represents Quality and supports the team at audit and corrective action meetings and discussions. Generates and assists in the issuance of corrective actions and risk mitigation requests.  Provides any needed auditor guidance for the creation of audit checklists and recognizing and facilitating high quality corrective actions that prevent recurrence and assuring objective evidence adequately supports the audit results.  

Responsibilities:

• Revise, refine, update and recommend changes to policies and procedures
• Present audit summaries, lessons learned and recommend actions for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the leading day to day activity associated with auditing  
• Oversee and conduct various internal Quality audits in adherence to the Audit Plan
• Generate or sample team audit reports,
• Collect and summarize audit data for metrics and reporting.
• Take necessary action to achieve the metric goals within the organization.
• Assist team to issue corrective action and risk feindmitigation requests.
• Review corrective action submittals for acceptance and compliance.
• Provide the audit team the necessary support to instill strong audit skills, create comprehensive reports and provide timely follow-up for effectiveness reviews.
• Provide employees with training to utilize the tools necessary to determine true Root Cause and initiate strong corrective actions that will prevent recurrence.
• Analyze and maintain trending data and submit reports, as required.
• Communicate quality system audit issues to management and prepare audit presentation material detailing audit findings and conclusions reached as well as recommendations.
• Perform quality-related activities that add strategic value to the business such as participation in process and procedural development activities, continuous improvement actions, process mapping and streamlining, and contractual program verification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.