• Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

    Textron (Fort Worth, TX)


    Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

    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 at our Headquarters in Fort Worth, TX\.

     

    Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

     

    The Quality Engineer assists in the development and execution of processes used in the manufacturing and quality environments to ensure robust, compliant and cost\-effective processes, practices and procedures\.

    What you’ll be doing as a Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer:

    * Work directly with Bell Centers of Excellence \(COE\) and suppliers to establish and maintain a system for Statistical Process Controls \(SPC\) focusing on process monitoring and preventative actions\.

    * Present program quality system health and monitoring to internal and external customers

    * Facilitate and determine quality requirements for the review, approval, monitoring, and quality planning \(FMEA, PFMEA, control plans, first article, inspection planning, and corrective and preventative actions, and containment as required\)

    * Coordinate and interact with engineering on requirement definition for purposes of inspectibility and producibility\.

    * Assist and perform Measurement Systems Analysis at COE and at Suppliers\. Provide training to personnel or facilitate as required\.

    * Facilitating Corrective Action Boards \(CAB\) as required

    * Research, development and testing new inspection technologies for the purposes of development and implementation of operations intelligence into the manufacturing

    * Interaction with customers \(DCMA, FAA, AMCOM, SRD, NAVAIR\)

    Qualifications

    Skills You Bring To this Role** **:

    * Business Acumen \- Understands how business works; acquiring knowledge in current policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the organization\.

    * Problem Solving \- Demonstrates a basic level of root\-cause analysis; relies on others to provide direction; works under close supervision\.

    * Functional/Technical Skills \- Basic level of product manufacture, inspection, testing, and inspection technology; acquiring skills in process management, technical specifications, metrology, Six Sigma, regulatory guidelines and the application of Quality Standards

    What you Need to Be Successful:

    * Education Requirements – Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace degree or related Engineering degree

    * At least 2 years experience with Quality showing progressive responsibility

    * Experience planning and programming inspections using CMM, laser trackers, 3D scanning, photogrammetry and other metrology tools is required

    * Experience capturing an analyzing digital quality data for SPC and Measurement System Analysis preferred

    * Ability to travel approximately 10% annually to suppliers in N\. America

     

    This role does Not offer Bell Textron relocation assistance\.

    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\. **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\.**

     

    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\.

     

    Preference given to Veterans of the U\. S\. Armed Forces\.

     

    **Recruiting Company:** Bell Textron Inc.

    **Primary Location:** US-Texas-Fort Worth

    **Job Function:** Quality

    **Schedule:** Full-time

    **Job Level:** Individual Contributor

    **Job Type:** Standard

    **Shift:** First Shift

    **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

    **Relocation:** Unavailable

    **Job Posting:** 10/01/2025, 2:00:32 PM

    **Job Number:** 336629