Inspector Assembly - Bell Wichita FLRAA

Textron • Wichita, KS

116d

About The Position

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 supporting the FLRAA structures build.

Requirements

• Experience in Digital Design Systems such as but not limited to 3DX, CATIA V5, V6 etc.
• GD&T Rev AMSE Y14.5 - 2009 or higher.
• Strong working knowledge of Enovia, CAMS and VQM.
• Familiar in AS9102 for First Article Inspection process and requirements is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in assembly inspection / quality role at an aerospace, defense, or metal/composites fabrication facility.
• 1 year of aircraft assembly experience, Bell assembly experience a plus.
• Preferred knowledge of precision measuring instruments and special alignments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts, assemblies and aircrafts by visual examination or with precision measurement instruments for the FLRAA aircraft.
• Inspect jigs, fixtures, installations, materials, finishes, fittings, dimensions, and layouts.
• Prepare parts, assemblies and installation digital data packages for Customer review and acceptance.
• Operate special kinds of testing instruments and equipment as required.
• Work from complicated or detailed blueprints, diagrams, Digital Design Systems (PEO & 3DX), etc., to obtain proper specifications.
• May be assigned to various assembly inspection groups or to other phases of inspection related to aircraft structure acceptance.
• Approve acceptable work or reject all work which fails to meet required standards and recommend corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate with various groups and organizations for acceptance.
• Communicate via verbal, written and visual (spreadsheets and charts) with Engineers, Configuration Control and members of the Customer organizations frequently as part of normal quality operations.
• Perform first article inspections in 3DX, and present parts/assemblies to members of the Customer Team (DCMA, Army and SRD) for acceptance inspections.

Benefits

• Monday-Thursday 4x10 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
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees