Senior Supply Chain Manufacturing Project Engineer

Description

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell V-280 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor. This position is onsite in Fort Worth however, exceptions for alternate work arrangements may be considered.

Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering

The Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for managing the supply base for Bell. This includes both tactical and strategic efforts. The tactical efforts are generally technical support for specific parts, assemblies, or programs at a supplier. Strategic efforts are more general overall enterprise efforts not specifically related to any part, assembly, or program. The overall mission is to ensure material availability in support of all Bell Assembly and Manufacturing facilities that meets quality and safety standards.

What you’ll be doing as a Supply Chain Senior Manufacturing Engineer Projects

• Review and provide producibility feedback for new designs related to technical specifications to ensure supplier has the manufacturing processes and capabilities to produce quality parts that meet specifications

• Identify, investigate, and resolve supplier related technical issues both at Bell and at suppliers by reviewing manufacturing processes as well as design requirements and providing technical expertise to aide in process and quality improvements.

• Identify and resolve technical capability gaps in Bell’s supply base by reviewing existing Bell supply base and potential new supplier technical abilities and processes.

• Review root cause corrective action for supplier material discrepancy submittals.

• Studying requirements for production process and product at hand, and determining the most efficient operations based on these requirements and sharing that expertise with internal customers and external suppliers

• Provide technical / manufacturing Engineering interface between Supplier manufacturing and Bell program Engineering to ensure producible designs

• Provide technical expertise on the design on machines, equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

• Work with suppliers to develop and execute plans to address technical issues related to a supplier’s performance.

• Consult and work with suppliers that may include design interpretation, defect root cause analysis, production methods, processing, tooling, inspection techniques, etc.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Excellent communication skills are required. An SCME must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with peers, internal and external customers, suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.

• A technical understanding of mechanical / electrical assembly processes, tooling, or design, as well as non-metallic composite processes and assemblies.

• The ability to identify and prioritize both explicit and implicit tasks in order to accomplish the mission.

• The willingness to seize the initiative rather than wait for problems to come to you.

• Proficient in using CAD for part viewing.

• Proficient in MS Office productivity tools.

What you need to be successful

• 5 years in aerospace or related manufacturing industry experience.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant/related disciplines required.

• Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

• Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.

What we offer you in return

• You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

• 120 hours Vacation time

• 12-13 paid holidays per year

• 6 weeks parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health insurance

• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Amarillo
Other Locations: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Job Posting: 10/16/2024, 11:01:09 PM
Job Number: 328241