Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing R%26D

Kautex Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to join its Manufacturing R&D team in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves supporting Industry 4.0 transformations and improving manufacturing processes through collaboration and analysis, ensuring quality production on time and within budget. Comprehensive benefits and a 9/80 work schedule highlight the company's commitment to its employees.

Benefits

9/80 work schedule

80 hours Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic and pharmacy

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Industrial Engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and manufacturing layouts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct capacity assessments for Man, Machine, and Tool.
• Plan facilities and equipment.
• Develop business cases and metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of OSHA regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Manufacturing Technology Industrial Engineering

Bell, a leader in aerospace and the US defense industry, has an opening for an experienced Industrial Engineer to join our Manufacturing R&D team in Fort Worth, TX, supporting new and existing Industry 4.0 manufacturing transformations. You will play a key role in enabling the development of new manufacturing processes at the Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) by supporting R&D projects and assisting in the production of quality products, safely, on time, and on budget for new programs. This position will ensure that we identify and implement the required resources (Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measures) needed to meet these objectives. Additionally, this position will maintain the MTC’s Delmia 3DExperience model and simulation and assist in the implementation of Industry 4.0-based concepts and digital transformation in a manufacturing environment.

This highly collaborative position will partner with operations, programs, facilities, Manufacturing Innovation engineers, leadership, and outside visitors.

What you’ll be doing as an Industrial Engineer

• Man, Machine, and Tool capacity assessments
• Facility and Equipment planning
• Business Case Development
• Standards | Span | Planning Work-Flow | Planning Work Structure
• Metric and Target Development & Forecasting
• EH&S: Ergonomics assessments
• Visual and Digital Factory
• Kinaxis Rapid Response Maintenance & Analysis - nice to have
• S&OP and SIOP Supply Analysis & COE Coordination

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology in Systems, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• At least 5+ years of pertinent Industrial Engineering, Operations Systems Design &/or Systems Engineering experience.
• Strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with AutoCAD (or similar tool)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong understanding of OSHA and other regulatory requirements affecting manufacturing plant layouts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Project Management Experience

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 driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.