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 in Fort Worth.

Systems Industrial Engineer

Bell’s MTC is an exciting, innovative proving ground where we will test and optimize aircraft manufacturing and sustainment technologies and processes. This digitally connected facility enables collaboration across all our core capabilities and offers a glimpse into our factories future. The Industrial Engineer position will assist our manufacturing support team that is responsible for on-time – every time execution at the MTC. The incumbent for this role must have demonstrated abilities to adapt to a highly technical, multi-faceted environment that is comprised of various operational and technical subject matter experts. This role will report to the MI Operations Leader. Primary deliverables include interpreting customer requirements, developing and maintaining metrics around schedule and cost (PowerBI), supporting the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), and adhering to AOP budgets and headcounts. This position will be part of a team responsible for creating and maintaining build schedules and capacity models and coordinating with NRE & Outside Process teams to execute Customer needs successfully.

What you’ll be doing as a System Industrial Engineer

• Act as a partner with the leadership team to drive system utilization that enables business execution.
• Evaluating current manufacturing practices and identifying the ones that need improvement.
• Coordinating cross-functional organizations to maximize productivity.
• Analyzing various components of manufacturing processes such as schedules, flows, and specifications
• Creating management control systems for improving cost analysis and financial planning efficiency
• Managing production schedules
• Designing control systems to ensure proper metrics are delivered monthly.
• Improving the efficiency of each production process by discovering new and innovative methods
• Analyze key performance metrics and EVMS/PM reporting for the MTC.
• Collaboration with staff/core IEs on capacity analysis

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Experience with Shop Floor execution modules such as SAP and Power BI
• Data Management and manipulation
• Thorough understanding of SQL
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Communicate across multiple organizations to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.
• Demonstrate experience with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is preferred.
• Demonstrate experience in timely and accurate staffing/equipment capacity analysis.
• Must be a proven self-starter with minimal supervision, excellent foresight, and problem-solving skills.

What you need to be successful

• We are looking for an energetic person who is driven and passionate and has innovative ideas for shop floor analysis and metric development
• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field. Demonstrated experience as an Industrial Engineer supporting aerospace manufacturing and assembly. Preferred System experience with Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• At least two (2) years of experience in Industrial Engineering or related field
• 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
• six weeks of 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

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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