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Cessna Aircraft Company lists this Rapid Prototyping Build Engineer opportunity in fort worth, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Rapid Prototyping Build Engineer )
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 stop-fold aircraft.
This position is onsite in Fort Worth.
Rapid Prototyping
This is an engineering position within Bell’s Rapid Prototyping (RP) organization. The RP organization serves Bell’s Program teams by transforming their designs into concept demo air vehicles. Concept demo air vehicles include both clean-sheet and existing air vehicle modifications. In addition, the RP organization is responsible for fabrication of risk reduction test articles in support of concept demo air vehicle development. The RP organization is expected to collaborate with design teams beginning at project inception to accelerate project execution by maximizing concurrency of Air Vehicle Build planning activity.
What you’ll be doing as a RP Air Vehicle Build Engineer
Ensure sound execution of experimental Air Vehicle Build (AVB) activities
Develop cost estimates and budgetary requirements for AVBs
Create AVB schedules and coordinate integration into engineering schedules
Identify and concept AVB tooling / work aids required for assembly @ Bell
Conduct AVB detail part and assembly producibility assessments
Create and manage AVB manufacturing work instructions
Participate in strategic make / buy decisions
Assist with supplier selection for sourcing detail parts and subassemblies
As required, provide onsite liaison at suppliers / engineering partners
Provide AVB build status reports and briefings to management
Develop airframe / mechanical design solutions for moderately complex problems based on project requirements
Create detail, assembly, and installation airframe / mechanical CAD models and drawings
Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide technical solutions to a wide range of challenging problems
Design solutions that adhere to the Design Requirements Manual, Airframe Design Manual, Best Practices, and Bell procedures unless directed otherwise by project requirements
Support development of product changes and improvements
Skills You Bring To this Role
Ability to communicate effectively to coordinate design / build activities, prioritize tasks, and report status
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and external suppliers
PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Sound interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficiency with GD&T interpretation, application, and general part sizing
Familiarity with CATIA V6 / 3DX CAD processes and ENOVIA
Familiarity with MRP, Planning, Manufacturing and Procurement processes
Project scheduling experience with MS Project and / or PPM
Tool Design Experience
What you need to be successful
We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
2+ years aerospace experience in one or both areas listed below:
Airframe or Mechanical Design
Air Vehicle Build Team
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
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
-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
And so much more
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.
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. 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.
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Worksite address
fort worth, TX, 76102, US
Who can apply
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