Manager - V280 Tooling

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There are amazing things happening at Bell, which means we’re looking to add to our world-class engineering. We’re building the future as we support the Army with the modernization of their fleet in the Future Vertical Lift program. To do this we need hands-on, creative engineers with experience in the transportation, defense, robotics, software, or aerospace industry to create the future of Army Aviation: Bell’s V-280 Valor. We’re a winning team, solving complex problems, with purpose-driven work changing the way the world flies.

Bell in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Manager, V-280 Tooling. In this role, you will have a detailed knowledge of tool design, tool manufacturing and Bell processes. You are accountable for the management and direction of V-280 Tooling with the goal of achieving optimum tooling efficiencies for manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the V-280 Tooling department’s functional and technical support activities, and ensure conformance to assigned departmental and operational budgets

• Ensure the efficient operation of all tooling design and tool fabrication processes within the V-280 Program and adherence to operational budgets and schedule. Facilitate the flow of timely, accurate tooling data between ME&T, Operations and Procurement

• Manage the continuous development and training of employees on effective and efficient job skills and tooling manufacturing technologies

• Manage the troubleshooting and corrective action for tooling issues and work stoppages

• Manage Continuous Improvement in tool design and tool manufacturing projects

• Coordinate tool research projects, automation assembly trade studies and producibility studies for machined parts, composite parts, and aircraft assembly

• Conduct in-house and supplier audits of tools and maintain records as required by FAR

• Administrator for tool holding agreement and government tool accountability as required by FAR

• Directs the development of tooling plans that define the intended end products; clearly communicates deliverables and establishes common baselines for program execution by functional Manufacturing Engineering/IPT organizations

• Ensure on-time, cost effective delivery of tool designs, tooling and equipment required to optimize product fabrication within allocated budgets

• Direct the coordination between Bell IO departments to ensure deliverables are worked and completed per schedule requirements

• Manages all outsource tooling efforts for accountability, status, delivery and receipt

• Coordinate program cost and schedule issues with V-280 Build Team Manager, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Managers, Program Management, Program Controls and Finance

• Coordinate the purchase and delivery of outsourced tool design and tool fabrication with Procurement management and outsource tooling suppliers

• The incumbent will assure that he/she and all employees supervised in his/her organization understand and comply with the company's code of business ethics and diversity programs

• The incumbent will assure that all affected employees in his/her organization are given performance objectives and that accomplishment of these objectives are appraised equitably while providing timely feedback, development, and mentoring opportunities

  
  

We know our people are what make us who we are, which means we are here to support you. We have openings in our Engineering teams across many disciplines and levels, so you might be looking to start your career with Bell, or you might want to bring your many years of technical expertise to bear on the complex problems we have to solve. Either way, we want to talk to you about a career with us.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Technology OR at least 5 years of experience in tooling may be considered equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Position Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in tooling / project management in aerospace.

• Must have detailed knowledge of tool design / tool manufacturing

• Ability to motivate and direct others and be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Must be able to direct multiple program IPT tooling requirements and demonstrate exemplary attitude and conduct with respect to attendance, job assignments and support of all company efforts.

• Organizational leadership ability and a detailed knowledge of tooling procedures and aerospace manufacturing technologies to include but not all of the following items:

  • rotor blade details and assemblies, detail gears and gear box assemblies, composite part manufacturing, airframe assembly, automation, inspection techniques, composite or assembly tooling, drilling & trimming, quality control principles, Six Sigma Process, engineering model processes (CATIA and/or 3DX), process specifications, material handling, project management, knowledge of company procedures, project planning and implementation process, and departmental planning/budgeting/staffing.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Prior supervisory experience in an aerospace tooling or manufacturing engineering position (coaching, mentoring, developing, etc.)

You have the unique opportunity to join a different kind of team; one that is focused on pushing boundaries, one that advocates for our customers by presenting them with the very best and by cultivating a culture of inclusivity and excitement for what’s ahead.

We’re an award-winning organization with a legacy of reliability, precision, and exceeding expectations. Be on the forefront of flight technology and join our team! If you want to get the scoop on our culture, leadership and benefits directly from our employees, you can check out our verified employee reviews exclusively on our partner site Comparably at comparably.com/companies/bell.

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.

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Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field Program Management

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Manager with Direct Reports

Shift First Shift

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting 04/24/2023, 3:27:10 PM