Mfg Eng Resource Prgm III (Drive Systems Center)

Bell-Textron-Inc.-; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Inc. in the Fort Worth area seeks a Manufacturing Eng Resource Programmer III to design and maintain manufacturing resources, including CAM NC programs, MCAD tools/fixtures, and 2D drawings for process planning. Strong GD&T knowledge and the ability to train staff are essential.

You will work at the Drive Systems Center, collaborating across engineering and procurement while ensuring ITAR compliance and meeting cost/schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, technical specs.
• Knowledge of GD&T/aerospace tolerances.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate and interpret engineering drawings and BOMs to support manufacturing.
• Provide MCAD models and 2D drawings for process planning.
• Develop and maintain tooling/fixture definitions and CAM programs for NC equipment.
• May train one or more employees.
• Provide technical assistance to procurement and suppliers as required.

Skills

GD&T aerospace tolerances

Strong communication (verbal & written

Mentoring/training

Education

Two years college or three years aircraft industry experience or Bell apprentice program

Tools

MCAD tools

CAM programming

Loft modeling

Job description

Mfg Eng Resource Prgm III (Drive Systems Center)

Description

• Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, Mfg. Eng. Resource Programmer III is responsible for effective design of manufacturing resources including:

• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) numerical controlled (NC) programs, Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) tools/fixtures, loft patterns, and operational models with associated 2D drawings.
• 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.
• Provides MCAD operational models and 2D drawings for manufacturing process planning sequences as required.
• Provide process liaison support for manufacturing operations when MCAD models with 2D drawings exist as required.
• Develops, Creates and Maintains Tooling/Fixture definition for manufacturing operations for all media types including MCAD and manual legacy designs. Executes creation and maintenance of CAM programs and operator instructions for Numerical Controlled equipment.
• Responsible for developing, creating, and maintaining Loft MCAD models, flat patterns and associated digital tooling programs.
• Working knowledge of NC Programming, Loft, Engineering, Tool Design, 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 quality 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.

Qualifications

Experience & Other Requirements:

• Two (2) years college or three (3) 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.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

For Manufacturing Engineering Resource Programmer III positions at the Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) facility, the following responsibilities are excluded from the scope of their duties and will be covered under a separate Tool Designer Job Description: Develops, Creates and Maintains Tooling/Fixture definition for manufacturing operations for all media types including MCAD and manual legacy designs.

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)

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: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/28/2026, 5:20:40 PM
Job Number: 345940