Front Line Leader, Quality - 2nd Shift, DSC

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule with alternating Fr

80 hours PTO

120 hours vacation

12-13 paid holidays

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic & health services

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Front Line Leader, Quality for the 2nd shift at the Drives System Center (DSC) in Fort Worth, TX. The role oversees daily quality activities for union-covered employees in a high‑volume production environment and drives safety, quality, and cost metrics.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of quality leadership in manufacturing, with experience managing a unionized workforce and familiarity with MES/SAP and AS9100.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required OR 5+ years quality leadership in manufacturing; HS diploma/GED is required.
• Minimum five years of directly related quality experience or a leadership role in manufacturing.
• Quality audits experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily quality activities for union-covered employees in a production environment.
• Drive performance, safety, and quality of work while managing cost and employee relations.
• Ensure objectives are achieved within a matrix organization with cross-functional collaboration (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, etc.).
• Develop and implement process improvements and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Quality leadership

Unionized workforce

Shift flexibility

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

High School diploma/GED

Tools

MES

SAP

Bell Systems familiarization

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Job Description - Front Line Leader, Quality - 2nd Shift, DSC (345599)

Front Line Leader, Quality - 2nd Shift, DSC (

Job Number:

345599 )

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 role is onsite in Ft Worth at Bell’s Drives System Center (DSC) in Grand Prairie, TX.Requires ability to work multiple shifts. 2nd shift for leaders runs 3:00 pm to 12:30 am on a 9/80 schedule.Able to work weekends as needed for overtime as the business needs require.

Quality Operations – Drive Systems Center (DSC)

The Quality Supervisor (Front Line Leader) will be responsible for leading the daily quality activities for union-covered employees to support a production environment.

They will also be responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.

Quality Supervisor (Front Line Leader) 2nd Shift – DSC

• Directly responsible for the productivity of the team and assigned quality objectives. Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
• Managing in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Achieving objectives in a matrix work environment and working effectively with multiple functions (such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Engineering, Programs, etc.).
• Developing, supporting, and implementing process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with external and internal customers.

Skills You Bring To This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree required OR at least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance and leadership in manufacturing may be considered equivalent to bachelors degree. High School diploma/GED is required.
• At leastfive years directly related Quality experience or a leadership role in manufacturing
• Quality Audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.
• MES, SAP, and other Bell Systems familiarization
• Strong understanding of Bell’s Quality Management System
• Ability to work multiple shifts. 2nd shift for leaders runs 3:00 pm to 12:30 am on a 9/80 schedule.
• Able to work weekends as needed for overtime as the business needs require.

This role does Not offer Bell Textron relocation assistance.

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
• 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.

We 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.

Skills You Bring To This Role:

• Bachelor’s degree required OR at least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance and leadership in manufacturing may be considered equivalent to bachelors degree. High School diploma/GED is required.
• At leastfive years directly related Quality experience or a leadership role in manufacturing
• Quality Audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.
• MES, SAP, and other Bell Systems familiarization
• Strong understanding of Bell’s Quality Management System
• Ability to work multiple shifts. 2nd shift for leaders runs 3:00 pm to 12:30 am on a 9/80 schedule.
• Able to work weekends as needed for overtime as the business needs require.

This role does Not offer Bell Textron relocation assistance.

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

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We 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.

EEO Statement

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