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

Cessna Aircraft Company; Slidell, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Textron Systems in Slidell, LA is seeking an entry‑level Quality Engineer I to support marine craft quality efforts and resolve discrepancies across manufacturing and design teams. The role emphasizes quality, cost, schedule, and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

You will perform root cause analysis, approve design changes and procurement, and help develop procedures and work instructions to ensure compliance with contract requirements and the Quality Management System. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Effective oral and written communication with customers, technical and management personnel.
• Self‑starter mentality and effective problem‑solver.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates the resolution of marine craft discrepancies by interfacing with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Production, and the Shipbuilding Supervisor with focus on Quality, Cost, Schedule, and risk.
• Interacts daily with Production to address discrepancies and mitigate recurrence of defects.
• Conducts root cause analysis using RCCA methods (A3s, 5-Whys).
• Reviews and approves purchase requisitions, orders, design drawings, parts, process plans, and shop orders.
• Develops procedural documentation, work instructions, and forms to ensure compliance with contract requirements and QMS.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organization & multitasking

MS Office

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - 2027 - Quality Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA (342659)

Job Number: 342659

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.

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


• 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/ analytics

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


• Alternative work schedules at select locations


• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates


• Tuition reimbursement

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.