2027 - Quality Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA

2027 - Quality Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA Description About the Entry Level Role As a Textron employee, you'll take on meaningful work from day one-contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities. Who We Are Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support. All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company - Textron Inc. - which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow's technology in the world's hands today. Learn more about our products and history at TextronSystems.com. About This Role A Day in the Life of a Quality Engineer I: + Leads and facilitates the resolution of marine craft discrepancies by interfacing with internal departments (i.e. Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Production, etc.) and the onsite Shipbuilding Supervisor with focus on Quality, Cost, Schedule, and risk in determining the appropriate solution. + Interfaces with Production on a daily basis to ensure discrepancies are addressed according to priority and impact to the Program. Engages in daily communication and collaboration with Production to ensure Production leaders are aware of and taking appropriate measures to mitigate the future recurrence of their defects. + Analyze discrepancies and determine associated Root Cause(s) through use of industry standard Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies such as A3s and the 5-Whys. + Conducts reviews, incorporate Quality planning, and provide approval for purchase requisitions, purchase orders, design drawings, parts, process plans, and discrete jobs (shop orders). + Reviews for accuracy and develops procedural documentation, work instructions, and forms as it relates to the job function to ensure compliance with contract requirements, standards/specifications requirements, and Quality Management System requirements. + Monitors, reviews, analyzes, and interprets data/metrics to identify trends, failure modes, chronic/systemic failures, and process variation to improve Quality. + Supports the development and implementation of new technology, tools, and manufacturing processes. + Acts as an advisor in field of specialty as it relates to assigned responsibilities/scope. + Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice and may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. + Receives and provides technical guidance on unusual or unprecedented problems. Performs other job-related duties and special tasks as assigned by management. Qualifications + What You'll Need: - Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related field - Data driven/ analytics - Effective oral and written communication skills with customer, technical, and management personnel - Must possess a self-starter mentality and be an effective problem-solver - Ability to work as part of a team and work independently - Exceptional organizational & multi-tasking skills - Experienced with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint - This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Data driven/ analyticsEffective oral and written communication skills with customer, technical, and management personnelMust possess a self-starter mentality and be an effective problem-solverAbility to work as part of a team and work independentlyExceptional organizational & multi-tasking skillsExperienced with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointThis position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Why Build Your Career at Textron Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate. Our benefits include: Competitive compensation Day-one health and wellness benefits Retirement savings options Tuition reimbursement Alternative work schedules at select locations Relocation assistance for eligible candidates About Textron Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. 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 Systems Primary Location: US-Louisiana-Slidell Job Function: Quality Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Entry Job Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 11:00:00 PM Job Number: 342659