Quality Engineer II

About Us

We are Textron Systems, known for innovative defense technologies and services. As part of Textron Inc, a leading multi-industry company with powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, and Arctic Cat, we leverage a global network of aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services. With over 50 years in the industry, we combine the agility of a small business with the scale to tackle big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines. Our team is organized into seven domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.

We offer exciting and versatile career experiences from day one, emphasizing talent development and growth. Join us to work on impactful projects and develop your career in a dynamic environment.

About This Role

Performs Quality Engineering assignments requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications. The Quality Engineer II supports product design activities, quality planning, production activities, data analysis, 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 Directives, and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
• Interfaces with Supplier Development and Sourcing Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
• Participates in product development and design document reviews targeting design for manufacturability.
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of assigned Quality Engineering functions.
• Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, and failure analysis.
• 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.
• Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.
• Performs QA estimating for simple to moderately complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical degree with 2-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an AS9100 environment.
• Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Effective ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply logical, scientific, or analytical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• An inquiring mind and passion for learning.
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
• Strong foundational knowledge and experience with Quality Engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Oracle (ERP)/Solumina (MES).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Compressed work week schedules such as 9/80 and 4/10s, allowing for additional days off.
• 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 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: Flexible dress code allowing for professional or casual attire depending on the day’s activities.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choice of 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage, 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.
• Future 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 and millions of products.
• Additional Benefits: Service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance, and more.

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.