Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

Kautex Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex Textron is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer in Fort Worth, TX, to lead major engineering projects supporting advanced manufacturing principles. Candidates should have at least 5 years of aerospace experience and a BS degree in engineering, with skills in aerostructures and mechanical systems. This role includes responsibilities like managing project scopes and mentoring team members while ensuring project deliverables meet strategic goals.

Benefits

9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic and pharmacy

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace or related manufacturing industry experience.
• Ability to apply engineering design and analysis knowledge.
• Proven project management and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct supplier interface for production or industrialization.
• Develop project scope, resource estimates, and progress metrics.
• Initiate, plan, execute, control, and close tasks and projects.

Skills

Aerostructure

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook)

CATIA V5/V6

Enovia

CAMS

Primavera

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 V-280 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) as 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, TX

SCM Engineering Transitions Team, Project Management

Contributing to the successful completion of major projects that support strategic priorities or difficult technical objectives, the Manufacturing Engineer understands advanced manufacturing technical principles, theories and concepts to develop imaginative manufacturing technology on existing or advanced designs, concepts, processes, systems and tools.

Working under general direction, the individual possesses unique Manufacturing Engineering knowledge in specialty and advanced manufacturing technical areas.

Represents Production Engineering as manufacturing technical contact on projects, programs and/or cross functional teams.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

• Direct supplier facing experience either supporting production or industrialization of product.
• Develop scope of work, resource estimates, progress metrics, and communication cadence for overall project management to meet mission critical objectives.
• Works through a disciplined approach in initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing tasks and projects to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria.
• Work and deliverables reviewed and checked through team leadership, Project/Program management, and Functional management to adequately meet objectives.
• Mentors and shares manufacturing technology with teammates and colleagues.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Knowledge and/or expertise in one or more manufacturing technologies to include, but not limited to the following: (Aerostructure, Electrical and Mechanical Systems, Tail, Main and Prop Rotor Blade Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Gear and Transmission Drive Systems, Tooling/Equipment Integration)
• Knowledge of military and commercial aircraft systems.
• Able to apply engineering design and analysis knowledge to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio and Outlook

What you need to be successful:

• At least 5+ years in aerospace or related manufacturing industry experience
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or relevant/related disciplines. Also accepted will be Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical, Systems, Automation/Robotic, Aeronautical/Aviation, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing.
• Experience with manufacturing product data and project data in applications such as Enovia, CAMS, and Primavera is preferred.
• CATIA V5/V6 experience is preferred.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

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.