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Manufacturing Operations Planner \- Wichita, KS

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 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 and Bell's High\-Speed Vertical Take\-Off and Landing \(HSVTOL\) program, a next generation aircraft\.

This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas\.

Manufacturing Operations Planner \- Wichita, KS

Bring your experience and ideas and help us to develop the assembly our products delivered here at the Wichita, KS facility for the FLRAA aircraft\. Our team breaks down the released engineering and develops the work instructions \(planning\), tooling requirements, and implementing changes to our existing and future products\.

What you'll be doing as a Manufacturing Operations Planner

Incorporate changes to Engineering using Bell systems, Policies and Procedures, and coordinating the changes with our Change Group and Manufacturing Customers\.

Utilize Bell CAD systems to analyze the need for tooling and participate in the design and evaluation process to produce our aircraft assemblies\.

Provide timely support to our factory floor to ensure timely and accurate changes to released production orders\.

Reconcile Engineering Bill of Material with the Manufacturing Bill of Material to ensure BOM consumption and reconciliation of errors\.

Work with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering to ensure an efficient and repeatable build sequence for Major Assemblies

Demonstrate general understanding of assembly processes and tool index requirements\.

Provide responsive liaison support to the factory floor\.

Operations Planner positions are primarily responsible for, but not limited to, providing problem solving of routine tasks impacting redline support, root cause corrective action, tooling and process improvements to the manufacturing operations\.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring to This Role:

Familiarity with Bell IT Systems and Corrective Action Board \(CAB\) processes

Skilled user or aptitude to learn Bell ERP software \- CAMS, Enovia, 3DX, Catia, and SAP

Effectively interrogate Blue Prints and Digital Product Definition \(CAD, GD&T, etc\.\)\.

Familiar with manufacturing processes, tooling methodologies, and aircraft assembly

Experience incorporating planning changes into the applicable planning delivery systems\.

What you need to be successful** **:

At least 2 years of experience in areas of Production/Manufacturing/Assembly

Highschool diploma/GED required, undergraduate degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or relevant discipline highly preferred

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products

Experience leading small projects through all phases\.

Preferable: A & P License

+ Able to support Manufacturing on as needed basis during overtime hours

+ Candidates must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance\.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role\.

What we offer you in return:

Monday\-Thursday 4x10 work schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)120 hours Vacation time12\-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource GroupsAnd 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\._

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), 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-Kansas-Wichita

**Job Function:** Manufacturing

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Individual Contributor

**Job Type:** Standard

**Shift:** First Shift

**Relocation:** Unavailable

**Job Posting:** 05/28/2025, 3:38:46 PM

**Job Number:** 332808