Mfg Eng Resource Planner III (Plant 1)

Bell Flight; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. Fort Worth is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Resource Planner III to allocate manufacturing resources for process planning and maintenance. You will handle BOM consumption, CAP routing creation, and manufacturing orders in Bell systems.

When MCAD models exist, you will create and maintain manufacturing drawings and modeling, and you must understand shop production operations. The role requires knowledge of GD&T, ERP/MRP, CAD tools, and strong communication to coordinate with

Qualifications

• Two years college or two years in aircraft industry or Bell apprenticeship.
• Demonstrated capability to apply GD&T and aerospace tolerances.
• Experience in technical writing in aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with planning software, ERP/MRP, CAD tools.
• Preferred experience with composite or metallic materials.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate and interpret engineering drawings, models, BOMs, specs, and procedures to perform assigned work.
• Manage BOM accurately and its consumption for manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain CAP routings and work sequences.
• Create manufacturing items orders including NC programs, tools/fixtures, and gages.
• Provide planning support to manufacturing through production order and tool maintenance tasks.
• Prepare dimensional charts, manufacturing instructions, material diagrams and ply tables.

Skills

Process planning

GD&T knowledge

Communication skills

Technical writing

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Two years college or related experience

Tools

CAD software

CAP routing tools

ERP/MRP software

Job description

• Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, Mfg. Eng. Resource Planner III is responsible for administering effective allocation of manufacturing resources for process planning creation and maintenance.
• Responsible for BOM consumption, Computer Aided Planning (CAP) routing creation and manufacturing items orders for manufacturing operations in Bell business systems.
• When a Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) model exists, responsible for creation and maintenance of manufacturing instructions (drawings & modeling).
• Must 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.

• Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, Mfg. Eng. Resource Planner III is responsible for administering effective allocation of manufacturing resources for process planning creation and maintenance.
• Responsible for BOM consumption, Computer Aided Planning (CAP) routing creation and manufacturing items orders for manufacturing operations in Bell business systems.
• When a Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) model exists, responsible for creation and maintenance of manufacturing instructions (drawings & modeling).
• Must 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.

Worked Performed:

• Interrogate, analyze, comprehend, and interpret various Engineering Drawings, Models, Bills of Materials, Technical Specifications, Quality Documents, Bell Process Framework, and departmental procedures as necessary to perform assigned work.
• Responsible for accurate BOM management and consumption for manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain proper work sequence documentation and CAP routings.
• Responsible for creating manufacturing items orders/requests including but not limited to NC Programs, Tools/Fixtures, and Gages.
• Provide process planning support to manufacturing operations through production order maintenance, tool maintenance requests, and various other planning liaison functions.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining applicable dimensional charts, manufacturing instructions (text based and 2D/3D format), material operation diagrams and ply tables as required.
• When a Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) model exists, responsible for creation and maintenance of manufacturing instructions (drawings & modeling).
• Working knowledge of Loft, Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing and Planning processes and procedures
• Skilled in the concept related to the application of GD&T/Aerospace tolerances Supports producibility assessments when requested.
• Maintains records and schedules of work assigned. Will meet established company cost control standards, schedule and qualify requirements to maintain market competitiveness.
• Provide technical assistance to procurement and suppliers as determined by management.
• Execute strong communication skills, both verbal and written, required to communicate and interact between internal and external customers.
• Apply extensive aircraft manufacturing knowledge and be prepared to train, direct, instruct, and check/validate Production Engineering work.
• Required to attend training and complete competency-based testing as required by management to remain current with technological advancements.

Experience & Other Requirements:

• Two (2) years college or two (2) years of experience in the aircraft industry or completed related Bell apprentice program.
• Demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities related to the application of GD&T/Aerospace tolerances
• Demonstrated experience in technical writing or experience utilizing technical writing in an aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in planning software, Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MRP software, tool design repositories, and CAD software.
• Preferred demonstrated experience in manufacturing composite or metallic materials.
• Preferred experience in machined parts.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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.

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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

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

08/25/2026, 6:42:04 PM