Who We Are 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 7 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.
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Job Summary
Textron Systems Wilmington, MA is seeking an Electrically focused Manufacturing Engineer in a hands-on, production-facing role responsible for launching new electrically complex defense products into manufacturing. This person will serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
The ideal candidate will work initially with engineering on design reviews and once material is available will work on the shop floor alongside technicians, quality inspectors, and test personnel to ensure safe, repeatable, compliant builds. This is not a documentation-only role. You will be building, troubleshooting, iterating, and improving in real time alongside technicians and design engineers. You will close the gap between engineering intent and production reality.
About This Role
- We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:
- Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering support during prototype and initial production builds.
- Translate evolving engineering designs into executable shop-floor instructions.
- Identify DFM/DFA gaps during early builds and drive design feedback.
- Lead manufacturing readiness reviews from a production practical standpoint.
- Work side-by-side with electrical design engineers to isolate faults.
- Support electrical functional testing, continuity, hipot, and system-level test.
- Assist in troubleshooting failed test units to component or wiring level.
- Work closely with test engineering to refine acceptance procedures.
- Identify bottlenecks before rate increases.
- Improve yield and reduce rework from first builds forward.
- Standardize repeatable processes as the design stabilizes.
- Develop quick-turn fixtures, harness boards, and assembly aids.
- Help build the manufacturing foundation for future growth.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics production.
- Direct experience supporting technicians in a production environment.
- Working knowledge of: IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001.
- Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics, Wiring diagrams, Electro-Mechanical Assembly drawings, Cable/Harness drawings.
- Working knowledge of GD&T is required.
- Experience with ERP/MES systems (Solumina experience is preferred).
- Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- 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: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work! Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday. Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year. Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program. Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9% of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save. Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more! Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!
- Are you a Military Veteran?
- Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.
