Sourcing Engineer II

Who We Are
Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.

Job Summary

Textron Systems is seeking an experiencedElectrical/Mechanical Sourcing Engineer focused on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly as part of the Strategic Outsourcing Strategy. The focus will be to engage with the internal customers to understand the business opportunities collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers to help provide an effective stable and successful roadmap for Partnerships and Suppliers for Supply Chain. This individual will support required engineering input (technical producibility/DFX evaluations assessments etc.) for new product development with internal customers building and acting as a conduit to set up the supply base and with the goal to help mature the manufacturing readiness. The Associate Sourcing Engineer will identify build help manage and maintain capable supplier sources and grow their network and knowledge. They will help drive the optimization of design for supplier manufacturability design for supplier assembly outsourcing design to cost & quality and further support prototyping validation/readiness leading to a successful product roadmap for stable transition to production. Responsibilities will also include the collaboration and integration of the outsourcing strategy with other roles within the Supply Chain and Operations Team and provide Sourcing Engineering value in the establishment of suppliers. The Associate Sourcing Engineer will support upstream activities such as Bill of Material (BOM) development Plan for every Part initiative (PFEP) inclusion of emerging manufacturing technologies Design for Manufacturing (DFM) cost validation & estimating. The Associate Sourcing Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering Team/IPT Engineering Prototype and Test Teams Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to help complete initial prototype builds analyze supplier results and provide technical guidance in the supplier management process.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Sourcing Management and with internal customers (Business Development Programs Engineering Manufacturing etc.) and provide technical outsourcing recommendations that will support the maturation of business opportunities and program development goals.

Foster relationships & team positive and engaging attitude while interacting with a diverse and multi-functional workforce during highly paced project development challenges.

When required Participate and provide outsourcing technical recommendations during design conceptual reviews.

Perform outsourcing product & process alignment of technical requirements with all stakeholders

Identify supplier selection criteria and perform down-selection/trade studies with internal stakeholders.

Support the development of technical documentation and requirements (specifications statements of work etc.) leading to timely release of information to the supply base.

Support supplier Kick-offs - Cadence Meetings Technical Interchange Meetings Action Lists Integrated Schedules and status reporting using Standard work tools and processes.

When requested provide inputs support and review technical evaluation documentation populate capability development documentation and participate in Design Reviews (TRR TIM PDR CDR etc.).

Collaborate with Supply Chain buyers and Sub-Contract and estimating team to develop outsourcing should-cost analysis.

Work with preferred suppliers and internal team members to develop products and processes and make effective recommendations to optimize producibility and cost.

Identify and support resolution of supplier/partner gap analysis based on technical & manufacturing readiness assessments to mature the product into a smooth Transition to Production (TTP)

Perform requirements validations for capability and manufacturability manage and perform Suppler Issue/risk assessments (DFMEA/PFMEA) and identify mitigation strategies that improve cost schedule and quality performance.

Help identify performance tracking metrics developing standardized processes and tools for Product Readiness Reviews (PRR) for assessment analysis & tracking.

Collaborate supplier/part manufacturing and sourcing plans with IPT (Integrated Project Team) including Sub-contract and Buyers.

Support the identification of 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.

Support execution and delivery of Supply Chain Rapid Prototyping/Procurement request process.

Support outsourcing of product testing tooling fixturing assembly and validation

Work with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure supplier quality flow-down directives and requirements are communicated clearly and understood.

Wide bandwidth knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical design and awareness of lean manufacturing principles.

Ability to provide technical solutions on outsourcing problems and process improvements

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.

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.

Knowledge of Geometric Design & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Appreciation of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Assembly (DFA) and Cost (DFC).

Awareness of existing manufacturing technologies and the ability to research emerging manufacturing technologies & ability to perform Capability Analysis of Suppliers.

Appreciation and application of 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.).

Preferred experience with product costing tools such as aPriori SEER or equivalent

Appreciation of of Quality Management Systems and Requirements.

Awareness 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.

Education / Experience Requirements:

Bachelors Degree required. Preferred degrees are Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

2 years experience in design environment.

2 years experience in a manufacturing environment or hands-on role.

Preferred experience in Supply Chain.

Preferred Six Sigma knowledge and application.

Preferred PMP certified.

How We Care
At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality differences and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- 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

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