Manager External Quality

Lycoming Engines; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lycoming Engines, a Textron Systems unit, is hiring a Manager External Quality in Williamsport, PA. Lead a quality engineering team to improve supplier conformance, implement controls, and drive corrective actions across supplier processes and internal interfaces.

The role focuses on developing materials systems, supplier surveillance, and process reengineering to reduce the cost of quality and enhance customer satisfaction. Travel is required.

Formación

• B.S. degree in a technical discipline; Mechanical or Materials Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and AS9000.
• Experience with high tolerance quality manufacturing and testing.
• Familiarity with FAA FAR, PMA, and TC processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead supplier quality improvement and conformance initiatives.
• Develop supplier control systems and surveillance programs.
• Oversee incoming quality and supplier quality control functions.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Promote prevention culture and coordinate cross-functional improvements.

Conocimientos

Quality Engineering

ISO 14001

AS9000

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

FAA FAR regulations

PMA process

Type Certificates (TCs)

NDT/NDI

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary: The Manager External Quality will provide direct Quality Engineering leadership in a team/matrix environment. This position will develop, coach and direct subordinates while working closely with internal departments to accomplish Supplier Quality improvement through implementation of appropriate processes and interventions.

Responsibilities to Include:

• Provide guidance in the development of materials systems, standard supplier practices and procedures.
• Develop supplier control systems and procedures to obtain 100% product conformance.
• Manage and improve Supplier Quality Assurance function, ensuring purchased products meet the Lycoming quality standard.
• Provide overall direction for the implementation and maintenance of the incoming quality and supplier quality control function.
• Develop and implement supplier surveillance, supplier process control and corrective action systems to increase customer satisfaction and reduce "Cost of Quality".
• Ensure all customer complaints (Warranty/SIR issues) are investigated and analyzed and that corrective measures are initiated and resolved.
• Act as liaison for in-house supplier issues. Support FAA, ISO and AS9000 approved Quality Management Systems.
• Drive and share world-class best practices in order to execute process reengineering and organizational changes.
• Foster an enterprise-wide "prevention" culture
• Facilitate project and non-project related meetings to support continuous improvements.

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in a technical discipline + 5 years relevant work experience
• A working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Standard and AS9000.
• Management experience in a union environment preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures used in mechanical assembly, machining, metal finishing.
• A thorough knowledge of inspection techniques, equipment, continuous improvement methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Defect Management.
• Significant experience in high tolerance quality manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• A working knowledge of FAA FAR regulations, Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) process, and Type Certificates (TC's). A sound understanding of safety and environmental disciplines including remediation, compliance and prevention.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; Mechanical or Materials Engineering preferred.

Position Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering environment
• NDT/NDI Experience Preferred
• Ability to travel required

License and Certification Requirements

• ASQ certifications preferred
• Six Sigma Certification preferred

Benefits

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in a technical discipline + 5 years relevant work experience
• A working knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Standard and AS9000.
• Management experience in a union environment preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures used in mechanical assembly, machining, metal finishing.
• A thorough knowledge of inspection techniques, equipment, continuous improvement methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Defect Management.
• Significant experience in high tolerance quality manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• A working knowledge of FAA FAR regulations, Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) process, and Type Certificates (TC's). A sound understanding of safety and environmental disciplines including remediation, compliance and prevention.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; Mechanical or Materials Engineering preferred.

Position Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering environment
• NDT/NDI Experience Preferred
• Ability to travel required

License and Certification Requirements

• ASQ certifications preferred
• Six Sigma Certification preferred

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.

Veteran Statement

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company

Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines

Primary Location

US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

11/04/2026, 12:27:26 PM