Quality Lab Engineer - Plant

Job Description - Quality Lab Engineer - Plant 1 (331775)

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career.

We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Perform a variety of tests and analysis on metallic and non-metallic materials for manufacturing verification.

• Chemical testing and evaluation of plating, anodizing, and paint.
• Tensile and conductivity testing to determine aluminum alloy tempers.
• Micro-hardness testing of steel alloys to determine depth of case harden or decarburization.
• Evaluation of weld samples for personnel and schedule certification.
• Examination and mechanical testing of composite samples to determine compliance with material specifications.
• Physical and mechanical testing of raw materials; adhesives, sealant, cables.
• Interior burn testing of materials per regulations.
• Mechanical and chemical property tests to monitor process control parameters for manufacturing facilities.
• Assists Engineers in metallurgical, non-metallic, or chemical testing and evaluation.
• Independently work on standard or routine processes, control testing, and evaluation.
• Compile and analyze data, maintain records, and advise supervision on irregularities and discrepancies.
• Other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree required in Manufacturing Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree required in Materials Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree required in Metallurgical Engineering
• Or related field
• Experience with True Chem, LIMS, and/or SAP is preferred
• Experience with wet chemistry testing and solution analysis is preferred
• Basic machining experience and familiarity with aerospace materials is preferred
• Experience in material testing lab is preferred
• Experience using laboratory equipment, such as, load frames, hardness testers, and microscopes

• Good oral communication and writing skills.
• Proficient with PC based computer software applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Desire to perform “hands-on” work, a strong work ethic, and a desire to learn.
• Capable of working to a set of defined requirements (procedures, drawings, specifications)

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit  for more information on the tax credit.

Textron 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.