2027 Quality Engineer I (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Quality Engineer I (Weapons) for an on-site role in Wilmington, MA. This entry-level position focuses on quality planning, contract review, supplier quality interfaces, and incident investigations to drive product integrity.

You will participate in design reviews and process development, supporting cross-functional teams across the business while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering and aiming to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields with less than 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
• This position requires a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).
• Reviews customer contracts; responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definitions.
• Interfaces with Supplier Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.
• Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.
• Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis.
• Participates in design document reviews and assist in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.

Skills

Statistics knowledge

Task prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Quality Engineer I (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA (342558)

2027 Quality Engineer I (Weapons) - Wilmington, MA

Job Number: 342558

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:

Performs quality planning activities including development of Quality Plan, Quality Assurance Directive and Inspection Plan documents as required by the assigned project(s).

Reviews customer contracts; responsible for requirements analysis, identification and definitions.

Interfaces with Supplier Quality Engineering to provide guidance and support for supplier issues.

Uses knowledge of inspection tools and techniques to define inspection requirements.

Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, auditing, failure analysis.

Participates in design document reviews and assist in developing fabrication/build processes and standards.

Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.

Qualifications

WhatYou'llNeed:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering "or related fields and/or less than 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
• This 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.

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.

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 92,000 - 92,000 per year.

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.

Classified Information Statement - Select value to add statement to job posting Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.