Aerospace Materials Quality Engineer II

Find a- Textron; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace and defense programs by applying quality engineering principles within an AS9100-regulated environment.

The role involves quality planning, risk mitigation, root cause analysis, and data-driven decisions across product development and production readiness. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure compliance and successful program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering or related discipline required.
• 2–9 years in quality/materials engineering in AS9100/ISO9001 aerospace/defense environment.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and TDPs for aerospace/defense programs; perform requirements analysis.
• Develop Quality Plans, QA Directives, Inspection Plans per AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineering on supplier escapes and flow-down of requirements.
• Interface with customer Quality Assurance representatives (DCMA, primes) as applicable.
• Define inspection and test requirements using industry-standard tools and criteria.
• Participate in design reviews focusing on DFM, DFA, DFx compliance.
• Lead or support root cause investigations (5-Why, fishbone, 8D, DMAIC).
• Perform MRB activities including nonconformance evaluation and disposition.
• Support EVM tasks and program reviews for project quality elements.
• Assist in CDRL development and on-time delivery of quality-related deliverables.
• Help define and improve fabrication and special processes (heat treat, coatings, bonding).
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, configuration management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Independent / IPTs work

Curiosity & continuous improvement

Aerospace manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Oracle ERP

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Quality Engineer to support aerospace and defense programs by applying quality engineering principles within an AS9100-regulated environment.

The role involves quality planning, risk mitigation, root cause analysis, and data-driven decisions across product development and production readiness. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure compliance and successful program execution.