Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3EWe’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.%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EWe are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft for the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell%27s X-76 a High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis role is on site at Bell’s Fort Worth, TX headquarters and requires the ability to travel up to 50% as needed to support supplier quality activities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESupplier Quality Assurance Team%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis team is responsible for ensuring the Supply Chain meets Bell’s Supplier Quality requirements. %26nbsp;This role provides leadership and coordination of supplier quality initiatives to support current and future departmental requirements, working under the direction of a Supplier Quality Manager or senior peer as needed.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis role also coordinates Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCAs) dealing with nonconforming product.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you’ll be doing as a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top%5C:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3ECollaborate with SMEs, SCMEs, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues related to supplier quality and safety, using engineering logic, facts, and data from suppliers and internal production facilities to drive improvement.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EManage and execute supplier quality improvement projects with minimal oversight, compiling supporting analysis and clearly communicating findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EPerform supplier oversight activities, including audits of classified and major suppliers, processors, and service providers; source inspections of product; and First Article Inspections (FAI) with validation and verification of engineering characteristics and requirements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EDrive supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and provide data and input for CAB I and CAB II (Corrective Action Board) meetings.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3ECross-train and share expertise with team members while continuously developing your own knowledge through research, training, education, and collaboration with SMEs to deepen understanding of manufacturing technologies.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESkills You Bring To this Role%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top%5C:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EBachelor’s degree required.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aerospace or related field is preferred.%26nbsp;%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMust have at least 3 years’ experience in%3C/strong%3E %3Cstrong%3ESupplier Quality Assurance%3C/strong%3E experience with a strong technical background in inspection methods, process control, improvement techniques, metrology/calibration for audits and measurement system analysis, and familiarity with industry Supplier Quality Systems and records (including retention and backup requirements).%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMust have a solid level of knowledge and experience working with GD%26amp;T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing%3C/strong%3E)%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbility to travel up to 50% to support supplier quality activities, mostly domestic, but could have slight amount of international travel.%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun%5C:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EDemonstrated disciplined project execution skills (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, closing) with deliverables reviewed for technical soundness; advanced root-cause problem-solving abilities and ability to apply engineering design/analysis to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3ESolid business and supply chain knowledge, including current policies, practices, trends, and marketplace dynamics, with the ability to recommend future policies and improvements; intermediate knowledge in manufacturing technologies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EExcellent oral and written communication skills; proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook) and efficient user of enterprise systems of record (SAP, ENOVIA, CAMS).%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo1;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EExperience with CAD and engineering tools such as CATIA V5/V6, MATLAB, ANSYS, SAP, and ENOVIA (preferred)%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:red;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENOTE%5C: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we offer you in return%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top%5C:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EYou’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3E80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3E120 hours Vacation time%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3E12-13 paid holidays per year%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3E6 weeks parental leave%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3ETuition reimbursement%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3ECompetitive salary%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EComprehensive health insurance%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EOn-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops%5C:list .5in;%22%3EAnd so much more%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EIt’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe 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.%3C/strong%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/p%3E