Producibility Engineer - Composites

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

Producibility Engineer- FLRAA Build Team

The Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Program Build Team Producibility Engineer oversees all manufacturing producibility support for composite components for various Integrated Product Teams, including Rotors, Wing and Fuselage IPTs. This includes design reviews, developing tooling and production plans, coordinating with internal production teams, as well as providing technical support to the Supply Chain organization.

What you'll be doing as a Producibility Engineer

Lead for producibility reviews of composite detail fabrication and assembly of Bell made components

Lead on composite component manufacturing plans to transition from design to manufacturing of a best value product

Able to develop scope of work, resource estimates, progress metrics, and communication cadence for overall project management to meet mission critical objectives

Able to perform producibility analysis and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost effective solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives

Mentors and shares manufacturing technology with teammates and colleagues.

Serves as programmatic lead for Risk Reduction, Test Builds and Assembly on aircraft of responsible parts

Primary conduit between the FLRAA Program and support teams, and is responsible for coordinating program-level communications

Key contributor to program-level decision making, providing expertise in Bell manufacturing systems and in experimental and production processes

Develops and collects programmatic metrics and supporting data to progress build

Key Contributor to the future production factory plans

Some travel during execution of build activities may be required.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of composite part fabrication, tool index plans, GD&T, CATIA V5 or V6, or 3DX
• Proficiency in MS Office tools of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio
• Experience working with covered labor force preferred

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 or Engineering Technology.
• 2+ years of experience in the following fields; engineering, manufacturing, and tooling
• Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

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.