Experimental Process Inspector (Gear and Machined Parts)

Experimental Process Inspector

Function/Program: Quality

Work Performed:

• A very wide variety of inspection operations on experimental parts or components for use in experimental, prototype, or development aircraft only. Components that are not attached to products currently in production. Inspection of rework can only be performed on experimental or prototype parts.
• Sets up, Operates, and Interprets quality inspection results from advanced equipment and technology, including but not limited to Coordinate measuring machines, non-contact metrology equipment, gear measurement machine, surface analyzers and various other advanced integrated systems and makes complex layouts and setups on surface plates to inspect a variety of part types to close tolerances
• Advises and assist engineers or other personnel in the development of new inspection methods resulting in efficient and repeatable set-ups within an inspection environment for use by all levels and capabilities on the equipment.
• Performs a variety of inspections to include but not limited to: GD&T (geometrical dimension and tolerances), complex surface plate layout, advanced case set interrogation, threaded features, hardness evaluation, linear dimensions, form dimensions and gear tooth geometry. Works from drawings, 3D models, engineering orders, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Advanced GD&T skills
• Works to ensure safe operating conditions, and high standards of housekeeping of assigned areas.
• Effective level of written and verbal skills to sufficiently communicate information.
• Works in a cross functional team
  
  

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Coordinate measuring machines, non-contact metrology equipment, gear measurement machine, surface analyzers and various other advanced integrated systems.
• Precision measuring instruments such as but not limited to, optical comparators, Rockwell machines, profilometer, calipers, height gages, micrometers, precision pins, indicators, gauge blocks, layout instruments and a variety of other precision and advanced measuring instruments.
  
  

Experience & Other Requirements:

• Three (3) years programming and operating (GMM) gear measurement machine to check parallel axis gears for gear profile, gear lead, and gear spacing and spiral bevel gear topography and stock removal in the last seven (7) years.
• Inspecting with precision measuring instruments (Examples: optical comparators, Rockwell machines, micrometers, dial bore gauges, etc).
• Experience gained at Bell will count toward the required experience and other requirements for job bidding purposes.
• Ability to interpret gear engineering requirements and analyze gear measurement machine reports (gear charts).
  
  

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, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

No

Relocation

Unavailable

Job Posting

03/26/2025, 2:16:14 PM