Admin Assistant - Engineering

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—products that move people, protect soldiers, and power industries. This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area.

About the Role

Textron Systems, Uncrewed Sea Systems, is looking for a highly organized individual to assist the Surface Vessel Engineering team. This position provides administrative support to engineers in their daily activities, including:

• Tracking and managing engineering workflows and metrics
• Managing engineering meetings and minutes
• Reviewing and formatting engineering documentation
• Managing engineering purchases and expense reporting
• Interfacing with procurement and other departments within Textron Systems
• Ensuring documents are under proper configuration management control
• Compiling and consolidating data from engineers
• Working with Integrated Supply Chain to create and track material requisitions and inventory
• Purchasing and tracking engineering equipment
• Generating documentation to support the business line
• Assisting with the configuration management of vessels, ground stations, and supporting equipment
• Incorporating redlines into documents
• Maintaining meeting agendas and minutes
• Ensuring action items are worked and closed
• Coordinating and executing movement of material
• Quickly responding to the needs of remote testing sites, including ordering, shipping, and tracking test equipment, spare hardware, and consumables
• Supporting field equipment by generating reports such as inventory control and open work orders
• Traveling to remote test sites to support operational needs (up to 25% travel)
• Working outside of normal working hours as needed
• Providing logistic coordination for various events
• Assisting in keeping the lab clean, stocked, and certifications up to date

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated and proactive
• Must be a team player with the ability to collaborate well within a large, multidisciplinary team
• Must be able to multitask
• Previous experience with database systems such as SharePoint, JIRA, and Microsoft Access is a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with eMatrix or Teamcenter is a plus
• Experience reading engineering drawings is a plus
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to swim and be comfortable on and around water

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness program (including fitness reimbursement)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

Textron Systems is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.