What are the responsibilities and job description for the FLRAA Build Support Product Manager position at Bell Textron Inc.?
FLRAA Build Support Product Manager
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), part of the US Army's Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell's Autonomous Pod Transport (APT), and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold tilt-rotor. This position is onsite in Fort Worth.
FLRAA Build Support Product Manager
The Build Support Product Manager is responsible and accountable for FLRAA project management and coordination with the Build Team, Engineering IPTs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Contracts for the respective scope. The Product Manager will work closely with support organizations by providing programmatic requirements addressing cost, schedule, performance objectives related to the procurement and fabrication of FLRAA needs within a defined scope. Responsibilities include managing build plans, project schedules, cost management, configuration management, and Customer facing engagements.
What you'll be doing as a FLRAA Build Support Product Manager
Manages projects between V-280 Program Teams and Manufacturing Innovation / Rapid Prototyping and Integrated Operations and is responsible for program-level communications between internal teams.Key contributor to program-level decision making and objectives, with expertise in Bell management systems and schedule/cost reporting.Develops and collects programmatic metrics and supporting data to progress build (Earned Value).Provides producibility direction to program leadership, operations, engineering, supply chain, and innovation teams towards achieving programmatic (cost, schedule, performance) objectives.Works across boundaries and leverages network to achieve concurrence and direction while solving complex issues.Able to apply engineering design and analysis knowledge to evaluate manufacturing discrepancies and anomalies.Contributes to the development of new principles, processes, and concepts related to Data Management, Project Execution, and Supplier Integration relative to FLRAA Long Lead Items.Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role
Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset.Excellent communicator - must be able to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders/customers.Working knowledge of aircraft production methodologies, demand management, inventory and warehousing, and data management.Must have strong working knowledge of the following Software Tools - Excel, SharePoint, SAP, ENOVIA, PPM. What you need to be successful
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Logistics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering is required.Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience5 years of experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense industry.Must have shown knowledge and skills applied in solving cost, schedule, or technical problems by modifying existing or devising new approaches.Knowledge of aircraft systems, assembly and integration, and industry technologies.Knowledge of Program or Project Management and Contracts Management principles and best practices
What we offer you in return
You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)120 hours Vacation time12-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceOn-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselorAccess 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.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Program Management
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Relocation: Unavailable
Job Posting: 03/06/2025, 9:22:28 PM
Job Number: 330925
