Manufacturing Engineer - V-280 Build Team Rotors and Composites

Company: CTI Education Group
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description - Manufacturing Engineer - V-280 Build Team Rotors and Composites (289808) Job Description Manufacturing Engineer - V-280 Build Team Rotors and Composites - 289808 Description We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA's first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to be an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences. Position Summary:

• Contributing to the successful completion of major projects that support strategic priorities or difficult technical objectives, the V-280 Build Team Rotors and Composites Manufacturing Engineer understands composite manufacturing principles, theories and concepts to develop manufacturing technology to transfer into its designs, concepts, processes, systems, and tools.
• Working under general direction, the individual possesses unique Manufacturing Engineering knowledge in specialty and advanced manufacturing technical areas. Represents Production Engineering as manufacturing technical contact on projects, programs and/or cross functional teams.
• The V-280 Build Team Rotors and Composites Manufacturing Engineer will support the Bell FLRAA V-280 (Future Long Range Assault Aircraft) program for the Advanced Vertical Lift Systems organization.
• This role will coordinate development activities across organizations to plan and execute projects throughout the rapid prototyping build process from early risk reduction testing to flight testing of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) prototypes and production representative vehicles.
• Plan, organize, and provide project leadership for build and manufacturing activities related to the risk reduction and prototyping of the FLRAA V-280 aircraft.
• Provide project management for the build of risk reduction test articles and/or major components of the aircraft at the Bell labs, Production COEs, and suppliers.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets are achieved.
• Act as a team leader with skills to manage all project elements including scope, schedule, resources, cost, risk, and quality.
• Work closely with the IPTs during design phase to comprehend part and assembly designs and be effective at matching products with suppliers and their capabilities.
• Operate effectively and establish appropriate priorities under ambiguous conditions in a fast-paced environment with numerous concurrent activities.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and solutions as issues arise to avert schedule impacts to the build of the risk reduction, prototype, and production representative vehicles.
• Interpret program, build, and material metrics and translate this information into actionable activities to ensure program success.
• Identify improvements to the build support processes and take initiative to implement changes within the immediate team and across the program.
• Provide status and present data to the program manager, build team manager, and chief engineer for assigned projects and build/material activities.
• Provide project management for the build of risk reduction test articles and/or major components of the aircraft at the Bell labs, Production COEs, and suppliers. Qualifications Experience and Education:
  • 3+ years in aerospace or related manufacturing industry experience Position Requirements:
    • Able to effectively identify and report potential safety and quality hazards/risks.
    • Able to develop scope of work, resource estimates, progress metrics, and communication cadence for overall project management to meet objectives.
    • Able to perform producibility analysis and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost effective solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives.
    • Works through a disciplined approach in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing tasks to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria.
    • Work and deliverables reviewed and checked through supervision for technical soundness to adequately meet objectives.
    • Shares manufacturing technology with team mates and colleagues.
    • Intermediate knowledge in a manufacturing technology to include, but not limited to the following:
      • Aero-structure - Airframe design of metallic, non-metallic, machining, cutting tool, additive part fabrication and assembly manufacturing processes, equipment, tool integration, and product verification.
      • Electrical and Mechanical Systems - design, integration and installation manufacturing processes, tool integration, equipment, and product verification.
      • Tail, Main and Prop Rotor Blade Systems - design of metallic, non-metallic, machining, cutting tool, additive part fabrication and bonded assembly manufacturing processes, tool integration, equipment, and product verification.
      • Manufacturing Execution Systems - process specifications, CAD/CAM; production planning, material requirements scheduling, and material kitting and handling.
      • Gear and Transmission Drive Systems - metallic, non-metallic, machining, cutting tool, additive part fabrication and assembly manufacturing processes, tool application, equipment, and product verification.
      • Tool and Equipment Integration - Facility requirements, ergonomics, safety, environmental, automation, robotics, metrology, tool & die fabrication, tool design methodology, determinant tooling & fixtures, loft practices, flat patterning, numerical controlled programing of equipment, tool cutting/addition technology applied to the fabrication and assembly of vertical lift systems.
      • Able to apply engineering design and analysis knowledge to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies.
      • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
      • Proficiency in MS Office tools of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Outlook
      • Strong manufacturing problem-solving skills and ability to work independently are required.
      • Programmatic experience with Certification/Airworthiness Qualification projects required. Skills/Certifications Preferred:
        • SAP, ENOVIA, CATIA, PPM, QlikView.
        • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
        • Textron Six Sigma Certified (Greenbelt or Blackbelt). Preferred Qualifications:
          • Knowledge of Bell business system processes and procurement systems.
          • Strong working knowledge of rapid prototype build methodologies and maturing Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs). Relocation:
            • Textron Relocation Assistance policy is in effect / applies for this position for candidates who qualify Don't miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging.--As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight. 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. Pay Transparency Policy Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Job Field : Manufacturing Primary Location : US-Texas-Fort Worth Recruiting Company : Bell Textron Inc. Schedule : Full-time Job Level Shift : First Shift Job Posting : 02/26/2021, 12:48:04 AM Relocation : Available Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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