Material Review Board Engineer / Liaison Engineer

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Bell is hiring an onsite Material Review Board (MRB) Engineer / Liaison Engineer at its Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role supports Operations Support MRB Engineering by evaluating discrepant parts on the production floor and procured components, dispositioning defects, and overseeing planning, repairs, and/or acceptance of flight articles. The engineer leads internal and external technical discussions to assess part conditions and repair capabilities. They work with engineering support groups, including drive system design, drives stress, and fatigue, as well as production supervisors and managers, to assess parts and execute repairs. The role ensures MRB-approved documents are followed and repairs are performed correctly, and participates in factory and supplier root-cause corrective-action teams to reduce recurring defects. The successful candidate is expected to become an MRB board member certified to disposition non-conforming drive-system components, including gears, bearings, shafts, housings, and other supporting components. Responsibilities include designing original repairs—such as bushings, sleeves, and liners—based on fit, form, and function at the next assembly. The candidate is also expected to join the Planning Review Board to review and approve fabrication planning and provide repair dispositions for Controlled Items, including Primary, Critical, and Flight Safety Parts. The position also provides cross-functional engineering support, design interpretation to manufacturing and production teams, and support for new and existing program development and improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a relevant engineering field.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in dynamic component or drive-system fabrication in the aerospace or automotive industries, or at least 5 years of Material Review Board / Liaison Engineering experience.
Experience reading blueprints, material specifications, process specifications, and government regulations pertaining to repair of discrepant parts.
Working knowledge of GD&T requirements.
Strong analytical and design ability.
Ability to organize and prioritize varied activities and tasks while dealing with change.
Ability to lead projects or tasks of varying complexity and drive solutions with multiple groups and suppliers.
Ability to work successfully in a team and articulate technical data and concepts to audiences with different technical backgrounds; action- and results-oriented.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders and customers.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience troubleshooting fabrication problems and improving processes for machined metallic parts in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of drive-system design principles.
Experience in an aerospace or automotive environment focused on mechanical components such as gears, bearings, and shafting.
Experience in a precision manufacturing environment focused on mechanical component processes such as metal machining, heat treatments, and other specialized processes.
Experience with SAP/CAMS systems used in component fabrication, disposition, and repairs.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and disposition discrepant parts on the production floor and procured components.
Oversee the planning, repair, and/or acceptance of flight articles.
Lead internal and external technical discussions to assess part conditions and repair capabilities.
Coordinate with drive system design, drives stress, fatigue, and production teams on part assessments and repair execution.
Ensure MRB-approved documents are followed and repairs are performed correctly.
Participate in factory and supplier root-cause corrective-action teams to reduce recurring defects.
Become certified as an MRB board member to disposition non-conforming drive-system components, including gears, bearings, shafts, housings, and supporting components.
Design original repairs, such as bushings, sleeves, and liners, based on fit, form, and function at the next assembly.
Participate in the Planning Review Board, reviewing and approving fabrication planning and providing repair dispositions for Controlled Items, including Primary, Critical, and Flight Safety Parts.
Provide cross-functional engineering support and design interpretation to manufacturing and production teams.
Support new and existing program development and improvements.