Manufacturing Engineer III

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 in Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations, and support, backed by the strength of Textron Inc. and its brands such as Bell, Cessna, and Beechcraft.

About This Role

A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Engineer III:

• Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering authority for complex DoD weapon system production, including electro-mechanical, cabling/harnesses, and precision-machined assemblies.
• Lead development, qualification, and continuous improvement of advanced manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and production technologies.
• Drive early engagement with design engineering to influence architecture, producibility, and manufacturing cost models using DFM/DFA and value-engineering principles.
• Oversee and approve manufacturing process documentation, tool designs, routing structures, and configuration-controlled build packages.
• Lead root-cause investigations and corrective action implementation for high-impact production issues, MRB activities, and quality escapes.
• Develop manufacturing readiness assessments, major program estimates, and investment strategies for capital equipment and automation.
• Act as technical lead across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering to resolve cross-functional challenges affecting cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, providing coaching, training, and technical leadership.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing, automated assembly, digital manufacturing, and advanced inspection systems.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering at IPTs, MRB, configuration boards, proposal teams, and customer technical meetings.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5-9 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations within aerospace, defense, or other complex regulated industries.
• Expert-level proficiency in developing manufacturing processes, tooling designs, and production documentation for complex assemblies.
• Strong background with CAD tools such as NX, CREO, or SolidWorks, including model interrogation, tolerance analysis, and drawing review.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical problem solving, root-cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of AS9100, MIL-STD requirements, and configuration/change control processes.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP/MES environments such as Solumina and Oracle.
• Ability to lead and influence teams, communicate effectively with senior leadership, and represent manufacturing in customer or government interactions.
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Compressed work week options such as 9/80, 4/10, or 4/9/4.
• Paid Time Off: Over 6 weeks of total paid time off, including 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time, and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 per calendar year for relevant graduate degrees.
• Dress for Your Day: Flexible dress code allowing business casual or shop-floor attire as needed.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Three medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance, and company-paid benefits including basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
• Wellness and Fitness: Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Retirement Savings: Company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary.
• Employee Discounts: Access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants, including Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and travel discounts.
• Additional Benefits: Service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, and adoption assistance.

Textron Systems is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, 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.