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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.\nThis role is in Textron System’s CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!\nAbout This Role\nTextron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.\nWe are seeking multiple highly qualified candidates to lead and support our Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) engineering projects supporting our internal development initiatives and our contract programs. The Manufacturing Project Engineer/Manager will work primarily with the Manufacturing and Program teams to plan and execute ARV projects to achieve defined objectives within cost and schedule constraints. Project Engineer/Managers lead a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership and guidance on development efforts that impact on ground vehicles products and programs. As a member of ARV Project Engineering team, the ARV Project Engineer/Managers ensure that the engineering efforts meet customer and internal requirements.\nResponsibilities:\nCollaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget per customer Earned-Value Managements System requirements (EVMS)\nResolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts\nNavigate and lead multidiscipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions\nCollaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks\nInteract daily with program managers, planners, engineers and technicians\nGenerate statements of work and managing outside contractor performance\nAct as a technical interface between engineering development team, Integrated Product Teams, and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs\nChair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product\nDevelop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution\nProvide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance\nDevelop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities\nPrepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews\nResponsible for Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) of PPD vehicles and future LRIP/full-rate production environments\nResponsible for managing and coordinating all ARV Manufacturing-related activities, acting as a liaison between different teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.\no Manage advanced manufacturing of High-performance ballistic Hulls\no Coordinate support of Vehicle of builds, outfitting, test and final delivery\no Responsible for associated Manufacturing Test articles including Vehicle Prototypes, Blast Hulls and System Integration Labs assets\nResponsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain, Engineering, Program Management and Government customers on all ARV Manufacturing related tasks, activities, risks and issues.\no Manage and control system configurations and bills of materials\nWho We Are\nTextron 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.\nThis role is in Textron System’s CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!\nAbout This Role\nTextron Systems is seeking engineers of all disciplines to support the United States Marine Corps Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. For this program, Textron Systems has developed the Cottonmouth® ARV, a recon vehicle to be feared and a force-multiplier armed to the fangs with advanced full-spectrum reconnaissance and surveillance sensors. It’s expertly designed to defeat threats beyond line of sight and comes complete with cutting-edge technologies that will keep adversaries up at night. Cottonmouth was developed using a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) that is Ground Vehicle Operating System (GVOS) based employing the Tactical Assault Kit Extended (TAK-X) framework for easy capability integration. This modern vehicle platform has superior mobility capabilities to tackle treacherous off-road terrain and waterways while keeping Marines safe thanks to its advanced survivability suite and Human System Interface (HSI) focus. Amphibious mobility, unrivaled versatility, and electronic warfare capabilities define a vehicle that is adaptable, stealthy and thrives wherever enemies hide. Our teams are engaged in multiple cutting-edge development programs for defense applications.\nWe are seeking multiple highly qualified candidates to lead and support our Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) engineering projects supporting our internal development initiatives and our contract programs. The Manufacturing Project Engineer/Manager will work primarily with the Manufacturing and Program teams to plan and execute ARV projects to achieve defined objectives within cost and schedule constraints. Project Engineer/Managers lead a multidisciplinary team and provide technical leadership and guidance on development efforts that impact on ground vehicles products and programs. As a member of ARV Project Engineering team, the ARV Project Engineer/Managers ensure that the engineering efforts meet customer and internal requirements.\nResponsibilities:\nCollaborate closely with Program Management to tightly control program schedule and budget per customer Earned-Value Managements System requirements (EVMS)\nResolve schedule, resource, and technical conflicts\nNavigate and lead multidiscipline teams through unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions\nCollaborate with functional managers to organize and delegate key tasks\nInteract daily with program managers, planners, engineers and technicians\nGenerate statements of work and managing outside contractor performance\nAct as a technical interface between engineering development team, Integrated Product Teams, and Integrated Supply Chain for product and program needs\nChair (or delegate) responsibilities to execute change control boards for your project /product\nDevelop discretionary funding plans and requests outlining program needs for successful execution\nProvide recommendations to senior management regarding critical risk acceptance\nDevelop proposals (cost and technical) and basis of estimates for new business opportunities\nPrepare and present engineering work products to internal review teams and external customers at program milestone reviews\nResponsible for Average Unit Manufacturing Cost (AUMC) of PPD vehicles and future LRIP/full-rate production environments\nResponsible for managing and coordinating all ARV Manufacturing-related activities, acting as a liaison between different teams and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met on time and within budget.\no Manage advanced manufacturing of High-performance ballistic Hulls\no Coordinate support of Vehicle of builds, outfitting, test and final delivery\no Responsible for associated Manufacturing Test articles including Vehicle Prototypes, Blast Hulls and System Integration Labs assets\nResponsible for coordination and communication with Integrated Supply chain, Engineering, Program Management and Government customers on all ARV Manufacturing related tasks, activities, risks and issues.\no Manage and control system configurations and bills of materials\nEducation & Experience Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree w/ 5+ years’ experience in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar discipline required.\nRequirements:\nExperience in Earned Value Management principles (Program planning, control account management, and risk management)\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nDemonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries\nStrong interpersonal skills\nProficiency in MS Project and other office products (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).\nWillingness to learn ERP system (Oracle ARMS) and Power BI\nDesired Skills:\nPMP Certification or equivalent\nExperience with finance and scheduling software (Primavera)\nProgram Management experience in the defense industry a plus\nPrior US military or defense / aerospace industry experience\nHow We Care\nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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!\n- Flexible Work Schedules\n- Education Assistance\n- Career Development & Training Opportunities\n- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)\n- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding\n- Paid Parental Leave\nAre you a Military Veteran?\nTextron'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.\nEducation & Experience Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree w/ 5+ years’ experience in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar discipline required.\nRequirements:\nExperience in Earned Value Management principles (Program planning, control account management, and risk management)\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nDemonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries\nStrong interpersonal skills\nProficiency in MS Project and other office products (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).\nWillingness to learn ERP system (Oracle ARMS) and Power BI\nDesired Skills:\nPMP Certification or equivalent\nExperience with finance and scheduling software (Primavera)\nProgram Management experience in the defense industry a plus\nPrior US military or defense / aerospace industry experience\nHow We Care\nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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