Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

Bell Textron Inc. is shaping the future of aviation with pioneering programs such as the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) and Bell 525 Relentless. As a Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer, you will manage Bell’s supply base and support all aircraft programs by ensuring material availability that meets quality and safety standards. This is an on-site role in Fort Worth, TX. Location: Fort Worth, TX. Schedule: Full-time, First Shift. Experience Required: 3+ years in aerospace/manufacturing engineering. Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and resolve supplier related technical issues both at Bell manufacturing sites and at suppliers.
• Advise internal customers on supplier capabilities and capacities to assist with supplier selection.
• Perform producibility analysis for new designs.
• Conduct manufacturing trade studies to determine cost-effective solutions to technical objectives.
• Identify and resolve capability gaps in Bell’s supply base.
• Assess new supplier capability and readiness to provide materials.
• Review root cause corrective actions for supplier material discrepancies.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally as required to support suppliers.
• Apply a disciplined approach in planning and executing tasks and projects.
• Mentor and share manufacturing technology best practices with teammates and colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to identify and prioritize both explicit and implicit tasks.
• Willingness to seize the initiative to recognize and solve problems.
• Proficient in MS Office productivity tools.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related discipline is required.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Technical understanding of non-metallic and metallic processes, tooling, and engineering design.
• Proficient in using CAD for part viewing and basic knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with peers, internal and external customers, and suppliers.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing producibility analysis and trade studies.
• Knowledge of Industry Manufacturing Execution Systems including process specifications, production planning, material requirements scheduling, and material handling.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 of parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, on-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.