Material Review Board Engineer, FLRAA Program

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 stop-fold aircraft.

This position is onsite at Bells Wichita, Kansas facility.

MRB Engineers, FLRAA Program

Bell is seeking self-motivated Liaison Engineers to join Bell’s FLRAA Program team in Wichita, KS to work closely with all engineering support and design groups, including airframe design, stress, material & processes, fatigue, rotors, drive systems, electrical, and avionics to support the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming products per Material Review Board (MRB) policies and procedures.

In addition, this engineer will work closely with production area supervisors and managers. This role will assure compliance with Design requirements, including customer specifications, military and industry standards and Bell policies and procedures.

Participate on Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) teams in the factory and with suppliers as required to reduce recurring defects.

What you’ll be doing as a MRB Engineer:

• Candidate will develop timely and cost-effective engineering dispositions for nonconforming components and assemblies that do not meet design requirements through Bell’s approved MRB process.
• Responsibility includes non-conformances encountered during production, fabrication, installation, and assembly.
• Provide Engineering cross-function support, design interpretation to manufacturing/production teams and supporting program improvement initiatives.
• As a member of the MRB, signoff as the engineering authority on dispositions, including Repair (RPR) and Use As Is (UAI) for all nonconformance activity.
• Support the development, maintenance and compliance with Bell Policies & Procedures related to MRB activity.
• Support Root Cause/Corrective Action activity, including the investigation of defective, damaged, non-conforming or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, systems or equipment to determine cause of the problem and prevention from recurrence.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Must be a proven self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with excellent foresight and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to become a Bell MRB member and be certified to disposition non-conforming parts (composite, metallic, bonded panels, welded, castings, forgings, and other supporting components) including the design of repairs based on ensuring fit/form/function at the next higher assembly and overall structural integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to become a member of the Planning Review Board and be responsible for reviewing and approving fabrication planning as well as providing dispositions for items that are designated as Controlled Items (Fatigue, Primary, Critical, Flight Safety Parts, and Critical Safety Items).
• Ability to work with various Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Design personnel, and support a diverse manufacturing/assembly and/or Flight test environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate between other Engineering disciplines, Quality, Materials, Manufacturing and Suppliers relative to repairs schemes and engineering-related production problems.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in aircraft production support, airframe, or electrical design. Prior MRB experience / certification preferred.

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

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

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

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