2027 Assoc Industrial Engineer (Lycoming) - Williamsport, PA

Textron; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day‑one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lycoming Engines, a Textron Systems business unit, is seeking an Associate Industrial Engineer in Williamsport, PA. The role focuses on developing manufacturing strategies to improve productivity under supervision, with mentorship and hands-on exposure across functions.

You will learn to estimate times, develop load plans, and analyze schedules while contributing to cost reduction initiatives and weekly performance reports. A strong foundation in design/manufacturing engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering strongly preferred.
• Read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Access; familiarity with Process Simulation Software is a plus.
• Six Sigma training or certification.
• Machining or manufacturing knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Learn to summarize, by significant categories, issues that affected manufacturing activity to Production supervisor.
• Learn to develop crew load/shop load plans and reports.
• Learn to estimate time value or standard in appropriate electronic systems.
• Learn to provide schedule variance figures to manufacturing and assist in weekly performance reports explanations.
• Learn to implement cost reduction ideas (Method Improvements).
• Learn to provide Weekly Activity reports.
• Ensure visual factory information is always current.
• Time standards applications.
• Schedule and cost analysis.
• Manpower justification.
• Manufacturing cost savings.

Skills

Read blueprints

GD&T

Six Sigma Training

Machining knowledge

Manufacturing knowledge

Excel/Office

Education

Degree in Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Process Simulation Software

Job description

2027 Assoc Industrial Engineer (Lycoming) - Williamsport, PA

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

We are Lycoming Engines, best known as a world leader in aircraft engines. Here at Lycoming Engines, we produce four-, six-, and eight-cylinder aircraft engines that power 60% of the world’s general aviation fleet. For nearly 100 years, we have earned a reputation for reliability and flexibility with our extensive range of aircraft engines trusted by pilots, owners, and general aviation enthusiasts. Lycoming Engines takes great pride in being the only U.S. owned and operated aviation piston engine manufacturer, and we build every engine as though we were going to fly it ourselves.

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 Lycoming.com and TextronSystems.com.

About This Role

This entry level position develops and coordinates with manufacturing the strategies and plans that improve productivity. Under Management supervision, implements practices and designs to reduce operating expenses, reduce work in progress, and increase production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn to summarize, by significant categories, issue that affected manufacturing activity to Production supervisor.
• Learn to develop crew load/shop load plans and reports.
• Learn to estimated time value or standard in appropriate electronic systems.
• Learn to provide schedule variance figures to manufacturing and assist in Performance reports (weekly) explanations.
• Learn to implement cost reduction ideas (Method Improvements).
• Learn to provide Weekly Activity reports.
• Ensure visual factory information is always current.
• Time standards applications
• Schedule and cost analysis
• Manpower justification
• Manufacturing cost savings

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Degree in Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering strongly preferred.

Ideal Candidates Also Have:

• Read blueprints and understand GD&T
• Personal computer suite of software packages such as Excel, Word, Access, etc.
• Six Sigma Training
• Machining or Manufacturing knowledge
• Process Simulation Software knowledge a plus
• Comply with ISO, DIs and BHT SPIs, and MD
• Collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds, and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products to take us above and beyond flight.

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.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI‑generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Timeline:

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines

Primary Location: US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport

Job Function: Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Entry Job

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM

Job Number: 342712