Textron · 1 day ago
Supplier Development Engineer II
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTextron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company serving customers in aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems. The Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for strategic and tactical supply chain activities, focusing on supplier assessment, development, and management to enhance quality and performance across multiple supply categories for Weapons programs.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Assist in performing 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
Partner with other internal Supply Chain teams and Quality Engineering to ensure a smooth transition to new sources enabling seamless execution via leading effective Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)
Coordinate quality engineering to determine inspection requirements for suppliers, and execute various inspection requirements including first article inspections, non-conformance generation, material review board etc
Assist in 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
Qualification
Required
Ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, preliminary bills of material, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad-hoc requirements
Knowledge of ISO 9001-based quality systems, AS9100, and AS9102
Broad knowledge of Quality Engineering and manufacturing processes and procedures
Ability to visualize and comprehend critical elements of a manufacturing environment, and to understand the interactions of various factors that affect mechanical/electrical engineering designs
Ability to detect and analyze potential design issues, and to apply logical or scientific solutions to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
Strong Communication skills
Knowledge of GD&T and the appropriate tolerances in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of DFX principles, including Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Cost
Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to travel to supplier locations at least 30% of time
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
2 years' experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or other supply chain engineering role
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred
Preferred degrees are Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
1 years' experience in design environment preferred
Government contracting experience preferred
Previous experience with Lean principles or Six Sigma certification preferred
Preferred skills: Microsoft Project, Visio, Power BI
Manufacturing specific computer skills: ERP and MRP (e.g. Oracle); PLM (e.g. Matrix)
Experience with root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes and tools
Desire to continually learn new skills, attend technical expositions, and develop a sourcing network in the industry
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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