Manufacturing Engineer - AeroMotion

Manufacturing Engineer - AeroMotion

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.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer aids the manufacturing team in producing parts more efficiently by implementing new technology, incorporating the latest industry techniques, and creating and maintaining robust work instructions. Researches, improves and cost justifies manufacturing techniques, processes, and procedures to reduce costs while maintaining schedules and improving the product.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate manufacturing performance according to production plan to uncover inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization.

• Stay up to date and present solutions using the latest industry equipment & techniques.

• Develop and maintain a feature configuration catalog. Each configuration should be accompanied by a standard manufacturing method, along with documented lessons learned and best practices.

• Development and implementation of a tool management system for tracking tool dimensions, recommend speeds and feeds, and estimated tool life base on material.

• Design and run manufacturing test jobs to prove out new manufacturing techniques. Each test should include benchmark criteria such as: statistical process control (SPC), tool life, and cycle time, which will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the new manufacturing technique.

• Become a department technical expert, identify ways to optimize and improve production performance, and ensure knowledge is transferred, not only locally, but also throughout the business.

• Create process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and risk assessments to control the implementation of new processes, new equipment, and design changes.

• Manage process-drawing approvals prior to release of the manufacturing floor.

• Support the manufacturing team to resolve day-to-day issues by leading plant investigations to resolve technical and operational issues quickly and effectively.

• Create and maintain standard process routings for repeat parts.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design Technology, or other related technical degree with comprehensive related experience.

• Preferred knowledge or experience with any of the following product line:

o Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps

o Hydraulic Power Packs

o Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators

o Ball-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws

o Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets

o Electronic Enclosures

• Preferred experience with the following:

o Manufacturing processes used to make these types of products

o Materials and Processes used for these type of products

o Finishes and tolerances associated with these type of products

• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience.

QUALIFICATONS:

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, or AS9100. Familiarity with AS9100 would be an advantage, but is not required.

• Siemens NX or SolidWorks experience preferred.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes

• Ability to work within cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

• Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership

• Strong presentation skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Textron's compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$88660 - $177210 per year.

Paid Holidays: 12

Personal Hours: 0

Vacation Hours: 120

Parental Leave (weeks): 6

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Washington-Monroe
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 05/19/2026, 9:39:41 AM
Job Number: 341989