Manager Chemical & Process Laboratory

Textron; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Off every other Friday (9/80)

PTO 80 hours

Vacation 120 hours

12–13 paid holidays

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Health insurance

On-site clinic & wellness

Employee Resource Groups

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron is seeking a Manager of Chemical & Processes Laboratory to lead a team of materials engineers and technicians supporting the life cycle of design, development, production, and assembly for rotorcraft components. You will guide materials choices, testing, and environmental compliance across programs.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to meet regulatory and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in chemicals and processes in aerospace
• Knowledge of material properties, test methods, failure modes, bonding, finishes, corrosion prevention
• Ability to prioritize, strong analytical and leadership skills
• Excellent communicator with customers, suppliers, and leaders
• Team-oriented, action/results driven, leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Drive material and processing decisions for design, procurement, and manufacturing
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to meet deliveries and reduce rework
• Provide supplier support for planning reviews audits and vendor issues
• Develop environmental compliance strategies and qualify eco-friendly materials
• Manage testing and processing methods to meet aerospace certification requirements
• Develop and maintain material/process specifications and qualification testing
• Develop performance metrics to ensure safe working conditions and growth

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Materials Science

Job description

Manager Chemical & Process Laboratory

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.

Chemical & Processes Engineering

Bring your experience and ideas and help us establish and execute the chemical and processes strategy for new and legacy programs. You will lead a team of materials engineers and engineering technicians to support the life cycle of design, development, production, and assembly relating to structural and non-structural rotorcraft components involving coatings, sealants, surface preparation for bonding and corrosion protection, auto identification, and electroforming of parts. This role is an integral part of the team, providing materials design guidance and part finishing requirements, executing research and evaluation of new materials & processing methods, and developing and maintaining material and process specifications. The chemical and processes team drives the product based environmental compliance strategy, focusing on both substance identification and data capture and usage of environmentally preferred products. This team has extensive laboratory space and capability for materials testing and evaluation, including receiving inspection, materials characterization, and aircraft material qualification.

What you’ll be doing as a Manager

Drive technical decisions on material and processing applications for design, procurement, and manufacturing (internal and supplier) in the Chemical Processes discipline (finishes, coatings, surface preparation, etc).

Collaborate with and influence Manufacturing and Quality processes to ensure company level objectives for meeting deliveries and reducing cost of rework and repair. Includes participation in Operations Facility and Metrics meetings, Quality Corrective Action Board, and Safety Review Boards.

Provide supplier support for frozen planning review, supplier audits, vendor process development, supplier letters of disclosure (SLOD), and vendor issues.

Drive Product-Based Environmental Compliance strategy and develop solutions to ensure compliance with evolving regulations and global directives. Facilitate qualification and implementation of environmentally favorable materials and products. Collaborate with Textron Business units. Communication strategy to program teams.

Manage and develop testing and processing methods for new and existing and CPL materials/chemicals as required to meet aerospace certification and quality requirements.

Develop and maintain M&P specifications and other command media; execute associated qualification and compliance testing.

Develop and maintain performance metrics that drive execution while maintaining safe working conditions, exceeding customer requirements, and enabling personnel growth and talent development.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in chemicals and processes in the aerospace industry.

Knowledge in material properties, test methods, failure modes; adhesive bonding; chemical processes, organic and inorganic finishes, corrosion prevention; and/or hazardous material management.

Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrated team and project leadership.

Excellent communicator, must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.

Candidate must work well in a team environment, be action/results oriented, and demonstrate team and project leadership ability

What you need to be successful

We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or other related Engineering discipline

Experience with aerospace industry materials and processing specifications and regulatory requirements

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

• 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.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 09/17/2026, 6:45:27 PM
Job Number: 345155