Textron · 10 hours ago
Sourcing Engineer IV
US-Massachusetts-Wilmington
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expTextron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented individuals. The company is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechanical Sourcing Engineer to lead engagement with internal customers, support new product development, and manage supplier relationships in the Supply Chain. This role involves optimizing design for manufacturability and assembly while collaborating with various teams to ensure successful product transitions to production.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Sourcing Management and cross-functional stakeholders -Business Development, Programs, Engineering, and Manufacturing- to provide technical outsourcing recommendations that will support the maturation of business opportunities and program development goals
Build and maintain trusted relationships across a diverse, multi-functional organization, fostering a positive team dynamic while navigating high-intensity, time-critical project challenges
Provide outsourcing technical recommendations during design conceptual reviews
Align product technical requirements with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless outsourcing execution
Identify supplier selection criteria and perform down-selection/trade studies with internal stakeholders
Collaborate with engineering and program teams to develop, review, and release high-quality technical packages and requirements in support of sourcing activities
Facilitate supplier Kick-off’s, Cadence Meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, Action Lists, Integrated Schedules, and status reporting using Standard work tools and processes
Support program by contributing technical guidance and peer reviews to evaluation documentation, maintaining capability development artifacts, and engaging in key design reviews (e.g., TIM, TRR, PDR, CDR)
Collaborate with Supply Chain Buyers, Sub-Contracts, Estimating Team to develop outsourcing should-cost analysis
Engage preferred suppliers early in the design phase alongside internal teams to influence product and process development, ensuring recommendations balance performance, manufacturability, and cost targets
Lead supplier gap analysis derived from manufacturing and technical readiness reviews, developing and executing targeted improvement plans that mature the supply chain and product for a smooth Transition to Production (TTP)
Validate product requirements for technical capability and manufacturability, own supplier-facing DFMEA and PFMEA activities, and drive risk-reduction measures that improve overall program cost, schedule, and quality metrics
Define key performance tracking metrics and develop standardized processes and tools for Product Readiness Reviews (PRR), enabling consistent assessment, analysis, and progress tracking
Work closely with IPT members, subcontractors, and procurement to align and optimize supplier manufacturing capabilities and strategic sourcing plans
Identify cost savings and cost avoidance information for sourcing improvement opportunities
Build, maintain and grow a database of potential supplier sources that meet performance criteria based on business mission objectives
Benchmark & work with key suppliers to establish effective yield metrics and performance indicators
Manage and support the outsourcing of product testing, tooling, fixturing, assembly, and validation activities to qualified external suppliers
Work with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure supplier quality flow-down, directives and requirements are communicated clearly and understood
Qualification
Required
Wide bandwidth of experience and knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical design and awareness of lean manufacturing principles
Ability to drive the team on outsourcing technical solutions, special projects and process improvements
Highly competent ability to analyze and understand technical drawings, (If Electrical - electrical schematics, wiring diagrams), Model Based Definition Files, preliminary bills of material, engineering sketches, CAD models, prototypes, specifications, and ad-hoc requirements
Keen ability to detect and analyze potential design issues, and to apply logical or scientific solutions to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
If Electrical, knowledge of J-STD-001 and IPC-610/620, and key industry standards that drive electrical design and manufacture
Written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, diverse team environment. Includes the ability to justify analytical results and effectively communicate recommendations to positively influence designs
Good Knowledge and application of Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Cost (DFC)
Knowledge of existing manufacturing technologies, and the ability to research emerging manufacturing technologies & ability to perform Capability Analysis of Suppliers
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
Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio
Manufacturing specific computer skills: ERP and MRP (e.g. Oracle); PLM (e.g. Matrix)
Experience with CAD software (UG NX 10+ preferred) or electrical design tools (CHS, etc.)
High level familiarization of Quality Management Systems and Requirements
Knowledge and appreciation of FAR requirements, outsourcing and Supply Chain procedures
Desire to continually learn new skills, attend technical expositions, and develop a sourcing network
Travel to supplier locations at least 30% of time
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Bachelor's Degree required
9+ years' experience in design environment
9+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment or hands-on role
Preferred
Masters degree or higher preferred
Preferred degrees are Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Preferred 7-9+years' experience in Supply Chain
Preferred Six Sigma Black Belt certified
Preferred Green Belt certified
Preferred PMP certified
Preferred experience with product costing tools such as aPriori, SEER, or equivalent
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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