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Textron Mechanical Systems Production/Flight Line Support Engineer - Independence, KS in Independence, Kansas
Mechanical Systems Production/Flight Line Support Engineer - Independence, KS
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide hand-on assistance to the production and flight lines assessing any functional, process and other system nonconformances for all mechanical systems on current Textron Aviation aircraft under manufacture in Independence, KS.These systems include Propulsion, Environmental Control, Landing Gear/Brakes, Hydraulics, Ice Protection, and Flight Controls.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Liaison engineering activity between Production/Flight Line and design groups located globally.
Answer drawing/specification questions and provide engineering support to production personnel.
Troubleshoot aircraft systems that do not meet functional test requirements to determine root cause.
Review part/assembly nonconformance rejections; Apply engineering judgment to develop repairs for minor deviations from FAA Type Design working in an MRB environment.
Identify and resolve repetitive system issues to improve Flight Line efficiency.
Request design or functional test specification changes to improve Production efficiency.
Work with Vendors to improve the acceptance rate of their components during functional testing.
Coordinate with Production, Flight Line and TxtAv Engineering departments such as Project Design, Flight Test, Propulsion, Flight Controls, Avionics and Electrical, Acoustics, Hydraulics and Landing Gear, Environmental Controls and/or Ice Protection.
Document above activities with reports and presentations as required.
Additional duties as defined by department management.
Occasional evening and weekend support may be required to support aircraft deliveries.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor’s Degree required in Mechanical Engineering,Aerospace Engineering, or relative technical degree.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Strong mechanical aptitude. Experience with hand tools is desirable.
Ability to read blueprints is desirable.
Excellent people skills with ability to competently interact with all levels of personnel.
Proficiency in use of standard Microsoft Office applications.
Experience in CATIA, ENOVIA and SAP is desirable.
Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
Task management skills to support multiple concurrent projects.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a strong ability to complete tasks in a timely mannerwith minimumsupervision.
Familiarity with aircraft systems (landing gear, flight controls, hydraulics, pressurization, propulsion, vapor cycle air conditioning, doors and hatches, brakes) is desirable.
Pilot’s license, A&P rating and/or applicable hands-on aircraft experience are desirable.
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Independence
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 04/15/2024, 3:50:00 PM
Job Number: 322728