Mfg Eng Resource Planner III (Manufacturing Technology Center)

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Flight is seeking a Manufacturing Process Planner in Fort Worth, Texas. Applicants should have strong experience in aircraft manufacturing and process planning, especially regarding GD&T tolerances. Ideal candidates must be proficient in ERP/MRP and CAD software.

The role encompasses allocating manufacturing resources effectively, creating and managing BOMs, and providing training and communication support to internal teams. A commitment to quality and adherence to ITAR regulations are also required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or experience in the aircraft industry.
• Demonstrated capability to perform GD&T/Aerospace tolerances.
• Experience in technical writing or aerospace context.

Responsibilities

• Administer effective allocation of manufacturing resources for process planning.
• Manage BOM consumption and manufacturing instructions creation.
• Train employees and maintain accurate production documentation.

Skills

GD&T/Aerospace tolerances

Technical writing

Computer proficiency in planning software

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Two (2) years of college coursework or related Bell apprentice program

Tools

ERP/MRP software

CAD software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, administer effective allocation of manufacturing resources for process planning creation and maintenance.
• Responsible for BOM consumption, Computer Aided Planning (CAP) routing creation, and manufacturing item orders for manufacturing operations in Bell business systems.
• When a Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) model exists, create and maintain manufacturing instructions (drawings & modeling).
• Have knowledge of shop production and processing operations.
• Work in accordance with management strategies and concepts as well as program and departmental processes and procedures using Bell Business Systems.
• May train one or more employees.
• Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, technical specifications, quality documents, Bell Process Framework, and departmental procedures to perform assigned work.
• Manage accurate BOM consumption for manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain proper work sequence documentation and CAP routings.
• Create manufacturing item orders/requests, including NC programs, tools/fixtures, and gages.
• Provide process planning support to manufacturing operations through production order maintenance, tool maintenance requests, and other planning liaison functions.
• Create and maintain dimensional charts, manufacturing instructions (text‑based and 2D/3D format), material‑operation diagrams, and ply tables as required.
• Work with Loft, Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, and Planning processes and procedures.
• Apply GD&T/Aerospace tolerances to support producibility assessments when requested.
• Maintain records and schedules of assigned work, meeting company cost‑control standards and schedule/qualify requirements to maintain market competitiveness.
• Provide technical assistance to procurement and suppliers as determined by management.
• Maintain strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal and external customers.
• Apply extensive aircraft manufacturing knowledge and be prepared to train, direct, instruct, and validate Production Engineering work.
• Attend training and complete competency‑based testing required by management to remain current with technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college coursework or two (2) years of experience in the aircraft industry or completion of a related Bell apprentice program.
• Demonstrated capability to perform essential functions related to GD&T/Aerospace tolerances.
• Experience in technical writing or technical writing in an aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Computer proficiency in planning software, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP software, tool design repositories, and CAD software.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing composite or metallic materials.
• Preferred experience with machined parts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Eligibility and ITAR Requirements

This position requires the use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, defined as U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders), Political Asylees, or Refugees. Non‑U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information. This position also may be subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V). 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.