Producibility Engineer

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) as 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 Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor.

Producibility Engineer– FLRAA Build Team

The Producibility Engineer understands advanced manufacturing technical principles, theories, and concepts to develop imaginative manufacturing technology on existing or advanced designs, concepts, processes, systems, and tools. Working under general direction, the individual possesses unique Manufacturing Engineering knowledge in specialty and advanced manufacturing technical areas in order to optimize the aircraft as designed for manufacturing while ensuring key performance parameters are met.

What you’ll be doing as a Producibility Engineer

• Drive execution of aircraft assembly and integration within the Integrated Program Team (IPT) environment.
• Optimize the air vehicle design for manufacturing while insuring adherence to Key Performance Parameters.
• Manage Supplier/Partners.
• Support design and integration activities, coordinating project deliverables and schedules, and reporting status to program management.
• Contribute to a broad cross functional team in the design of systems throughout the product design lifecycle including trade studies, detail design, engineering release, technical reviews, and revision change management.
• Manage interface between engineering and production by coordinating with the build team, Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC), manufacturing centers, suppliers, and teammates to improve aircraft manufacturability, sustainability, and affordability.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting technical performance, cost, and schedule material for major design and requirements reviews to program management and engineering technical community, including the Army Program Management Office (PMO).

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Demonstrate strong supplier management skills.
• Demonstrate experience in managing & coordinating multidiscipline teams including; engineering, manufacturing, tooling, MRB, quality and supply chain management is preferred.
• Demonstrate experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is preferred.
• Demonstrate experience managing aircraft suppliers during development phase of aircraft program is required.
• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with excellent foresight and problem-solving skills.
• Need to provide vision and leadership through both struggles and triumphs.

What you need to be successful

• We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant/related disciplines or extensive related manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience in the following fields is preferred: engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and MRB.
• 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.

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