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 Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.

This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas.

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer role will contribute to the successful completion of major projects that support strategic priorities and/or difficult technical objectives of the fuselage assembly for the FLRAA aircraft.

The Process Engineer understands advanced manufacturing technical principles, theories and concepts to develop innovative technology on existing or advanced designs, concepts, processes, systems and tools.

Working under general direction, the individual possesses unique engineering knowledge in specialty and advanced manufacturing technical areas. Represents Production Engineering as technical contact on projects, programs and/or cross functional teams.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Engineer:

• Test and evaluate materials and fasteners in relation to design, assembly, and safety of the aircraft.

• Perform failure analysis to support engineering and production activities throughout the organization.

• Provide technical support to internal operations, quality, planning, engineering and suppliers as needed.

• Review design concepts and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy and producibility.

• Prepare test plans and test reports to support all activities regarding design, manufacturing, assembly and operational items.

• Coordinate cross functionally to develop, revise and maintain engineering specifications.

• Participate in Corrective Action Board (CAB) meetings drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.

• Participate and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives (safety, quality, schedule, cost) 

• Provide technical support to customer service, field engineers, and other necessary functions.

• Participate in development and improvement in test processes and tools.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong sense of accountability and integrity

• Ability to work within a team environment

• Must have the ability to strongly engage and establish rapport with peers, leaders, and subordinates

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science / Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relative technical field.

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience or relative airframe or aircraft structures experience

• Hands-on experience with fuselage assembly preferred
  

• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations

• Ability to host plant tours / facility tours with MVP customers, management, peers, and others as needed.

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

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain Secret Security Clearance

What we offer you in return:

• Monday-Thursday 4x10 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
• 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.

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