What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Manager - Wichita, KS position at Bell Textron Inc.?
Quality Manager - Wichita, KS
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 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 and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.
This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas.
Quality Manager, FLRAA Fuselage - Wichita, KS
The Quality Manager will be responsible for all aspects of quality operations for the fuselage manufacturing and assembly for the FLRAA aircraft. The Quality Manager will be part of the Site Leadership Team for the FLRAA program.
Bring your experience and ideas and help us lead effective and efficient quality operations that ensure product safety and reliability, customer safety and satisfaction, and compliance to regulatory requirements for the FLRAA aircraft.
What you'll be doing as a Quality Manager, FLRAA Program:
Manage and lead salary and hourly employees.
Drive site quality activities and initiatives and provides leadership for team alignment to organizational strategy and departmental objectives.
Report to the Senior Quality Manager for the FLRAA program, coordinate and collaborate with the Director of Quality Operations, the Bell Wichita Site Leader, Operations Support Manager, and Quality Managers, as well as operations support functions.
Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
Improve inspection throughput and standardization by developing standard inspection plans, policies, and procedures.
Interface with FAA and DCMA customers during daily operations, audits, tours, etc.
Develop, support, and implement process improvements
Qualifications
Skills You Bring To this Role :
Strong leadership, a collaborative spirit, a team-building mindset, strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills, and an ability to prioritize work.
Excellent communications skills, the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders including customers, internal and external suppliers.
What you need to be successful :
Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality in a manufacturing environment
Background in Quality Engineering and/or Quality Operations
Experience managing a team preferred
Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements and inspection processes and techniques
Quality Audit experience within the AS9100 standard
Certification and experience with Lean Six Sigma at the Green/Black Belt level.
What we offer you in return:
Monday-Thursday 4x10 work schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)120 hours Vacation time12-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource GroupsAnd 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, 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-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
Job Type: Standard
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Relocation: Available
Job Posting: 02/28/2025, 2:25:35 AM
Job Number: 330841
