Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Kautex Textron; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop tools, jigs, and fixtures to support manufacturing operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with CATIA V6. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

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

Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees count as additional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in tool design related to manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed drawings and models using CATIA V6/3DX.
• Manage design projects from start to finish.
• Develop gauges and measuring devices.

Skills

Proficient in CATIA V6

Knowledgeable in GD&T

Continuous improvement

Interpreting technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

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.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

The position will design and develop tools, jig, and fixtures used in the manufacturing processes ensuring efficient production and high-quality output, often using CATIA software and collaborating with engineers and tooling machinist, to support scheduled and on-time manufacturing and production operations in a safe manner and with quality workmanship.

What you’ll be doing as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

• Support scheduled manufacturing and tooling operations by creating detailed drawings and models of tools, jigs, and fixtures using CATIA V6/3DX and ensuring they meet specific design specifications and production requirements.
• Work closely with engineers, production and tooling machinist to identify design requirements, develop solutions, and implement design changes based on feedback and data.
• Manage design projects from start to finish ensuring that all design and production requirements are met.
• Develop gauges and measuring devices.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement including productivity, quality, safety, environmental and ergonomics.

Skills You Bring To this Role

• Develop gauges and measuring devices.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Take a proactive approach to continuous improvement including productivity, quality, safety, environmental and ergonomics.
• Proficient in CATIA V6
• Knowledgeable in GD&T

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Engineering.
  • Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in tool design as related to job description.

What we offer you in return

• 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
• 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.