Quality Engineer - Valley, MD

Quality Engineer I - Hunt Valley, MD

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world's leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.

But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life. We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible.

We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We're comprised of seven domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations. Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers.

We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performs Quality Engineering assignments requiring independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard Quality Engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Requires use of judgment and ingenuity in making adaptations and modifications.
• Work is performed within a defined set of skills or knowledge area with help and coaching from senior level Quality Engineers.
• The Quality Engineer supports product design activities, planning for quality, production activities, data analysis and development of metrics, root cause and corrective action, and process and product improvement.
• Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
• Interfaces with Supplier Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
• Monitor processes using nonconformance and test discrepancy metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in process improvement activities through defect disposition, root cause investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify the effectiveness of improvements, etc.
• Participates in Program Management activities appropriate to the assigned project(s).
• Assists in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
• Create and deliver report data and presentations to local management regarding area performance.
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Effective written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze specifications, drawings, procedures and schematics. Technical knowledge of inspection and test techniques a plus. Ability to apply logical, scientific or analytical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.

Knowledge of Quality Engineering and manufacturing processes a plus. This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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…