Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

Textron; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site health clinic

Job summary

Bell Textron Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist. This on-site role supports supplier quality initiatives across the supply chain, including RCCAs and audits, with up to 50% travel to domestic sites.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in engineering or aerospace and at least 3 years in supplier quality, GD&T proficiency, and strong problem-solving skills. Collaboration with SMEs and cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aerospace or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of Supplier Quality Assurance experience with knowledge of inspection methods, process control, metrology/calibration, and supplier quality systems.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Able to travel up to 50% (mostly domestic).
• Strong problem-solving and project execution skills with data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs, SCMEs, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues related to supplier quality and safety using engineering logic and data.
• Manage and execute supplier quality improvement projects with minimal oversight and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Perform supplier oversight activities including audits of classified/major suppliers, source inspections, and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Drive RCCA activities and provide data for corrective action boards (CAB I/II).
• Cross-train and share expertise while developing knowledge of manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Supplier Quality

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Audits

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Aerospace

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

MATLAB

ANSYS

SAP

ENOVIA

Job description

Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

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 MV-75 Cheyenne aircraft for the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's X-76 a High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.

This role is on site at Bell’s Fort Worth, TX headquarters and requires the ability to travel up to 50% as needed to support supplier quality activities.

Supplier Quality Assurance Team

This team is responsible for ensuring the Supply Chain meets Bell’s Supplier Quality requirements. This role provides leadership and coordination of supplier quality initiatives to support current and future departmental requirements, working under the direction of a Supplier Quality Manager or senior peer as needed.

This role also coordinates Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCAs) dealing with nonconforming product.

What you’ll be doing as a Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist:

• Collaborate with SMEs, SCMEs, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues related to supplier quality and safety, using engineering logic, facts, and data from suppliers and internal production facilities to drive improvement.

• Manage and execute supplier quality improvement projects with minimal oversight, compiling supporting analysis and clearly communicating findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.

• Perform supplier oversight activities, including audits of classified and major suppliers, processors, and service providers; source inspections of product; and First Article Inspections (FAI) with validation and verification of engineering characteristics and requirements.

• Drive supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and provide data and input for CAB I and CAB II (Corrective Action Board) meetings.

• Cross-train and share expertise with team members while continuously developing your own knowledge through research, training, education, and collaboration with SMEs to deepen understanding of manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aerospace or related field is preferred.

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in Supplier Quality Assurance experience with a strong technical background in inspection methods, process control, improvement techniques, metrology/calibration for audits and measurement system analysis, and familiarity with industry Supplier Quality Systems and records (including retention and backup requirements).

• Must have a solid level of knowledge and experience working with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

• Ability to travel up to 50% to support supplier quality activities, mostly domestic, but could have slight amount of international travel.

• Demonstrated disciplined project execution skills (initiating, planning, executing, controlling, closing) with deliverables reviewed for technical soundness; advanced root-cause problem-solving abilities and ability to apply engineering design/analysis to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies.

• Solid business and supply chain knowledge, including current policies, practices, trends, and marketplace dynamics, with the ability to recommend future policies and improvements; intermediate knowledge in manufacturing technologies.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook) and efficient user of enterprise systems of record (SAP, ENOVIA, CAMS).

• Experience with CAD and engineering tools such as CATIA V5/V6, MATLAB, ANSYS, SAP, and ENOVIA (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.

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: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Unavailable
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Job Posting: 08/21/2026, 5:41:05 PM
Job Number: 344554