Admin Assistant - Engineering

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimb)

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an Admin Assistant to support the Surface Vessel Engineering team in the Uncrewed Sea Systems division. You will handle workflows, meetings, and documentation while coordinating with procurement and other departments.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and proficiency in MS Office. Occasional travel and remote-site support are possible to ensure project deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and proactive.
• Must be a team player with ability to collaborate within a large multidisciplinary team.
• Must multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Surface Vessel Engineering team.
• Track and manage engineering workflows and metrics.
• Prepare and format engineering documents and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate purchases and expense reporting with procurement.
• Support configuration management for vessels and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining lab organization and certifications.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Tools

SharePoint

JIRA

Microsoft Access

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Admin Assistant - Engineering (344434)

Admin Assistant - Engineering (344434)

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems, Uncrewed Sea Systems, is looking for a highly organized individual to assist the Surface Vessel Engineering team in our Sea Systems division. This position provides administrative support to engineers in their daily activities. Tasks include tracking and managing engineering workflows & metrics, managing engineering meetings and minutes, reviewing and formatting engineering documentation, managing engineering purchases and expense reporting, interfacing with procurement and other departments within Textron Systems, and ensuring documents are under proper configuration management control.

Additional responsibilities include

• Compile and consolidate data from engineers
• Work with our Integrated Supply Chain to create and track material requisitions and inventory
• Purchase and track engineering equipment
• Generate documentation to support the business line
• Assist with the configuration management of Vessels, ground stations, and supporting equipment.
• Incorporate redlines into documents
• Maintain meeting agendas and minutes
• Ensure action items are worked and closed
• Coordinate and execute movement of material
• Quickly responding to the needs of our remote testing sites, including ordering, shipping, and tracking test equipment, spare hardware and consumables.
• Supporting our equipment in the field by generating reports such as inventory control and open work orders.
• Travel to remote test site to support operational needs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours
• Provide logistic coordination for various events
• Assist in keeping lab clean, stocked and certifications up to date

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and proactive
• Must be a team player / Ability to collaborate well within a large team of multiple disciplines
• Must be able to multitask
• Previous experience with database systems such as SharePoint, JIRA and Microsoft Access is a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with eMatrix or Teamcenter a plus
• Experience reading engineering drawings a plus
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to swim, comfortable on and around water

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
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

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.

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 $48,400 - $71,200 per hour.

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.