Material Review Board Engineer - Drive Systems Center

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Review Board (MRB) Engineer supports Operations by evaluating and dispositioning discrepant parts on the production floor and procured components. The engineer dispositions defects and oversees planning, repair, and/or acceptance of flight articles. The role leads internal and external technical discussions to assess part conditions and repair capabilities, working with drive system design, stress, and fatigue engineering groups, production supervisors, and managers to assess parts and ensure approved MRB documents are followed and repairs are performed correctly. The engineer also participates in factory and supplier root-cause corrective action teams to help 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 supporting components. This includes designing original repairs, such as bushings, sleeves, or liners, based on fit, form, and function at the next assembly. The candidate is also expected to join the Planning Review Board, review and approve fabrication planning, and provide repair dispositions for Controlled Items, including Primary, Critical, and Flight Safety Parts. Additional work includes cross-functional engineering support, interpreting designs for manufacturing and production teams, and supporting new and existing program development and improvements. This is an onsite position at Bell’s Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. Bell states that relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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 within the aerospace or automotive industries.
Understanding of fabrication processes, engineering data defining products, inspection and MRB systems, and repair of metallic components.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting fabrication problems and improving processes for machined metallic parts in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of drive systems design principles.
Experience reading blueprints, material specifications, process specifications, and government regulations related to repair of discrepant parts.
Working knowledge of GD&T requirements.
Experience in an aerospace or automotive environment focused on mechanical components such as gears, bearings, and shafting.
Experience in a precision manufacturing environment involving mechanical component processes such as metal machining, heat treatments, and other specialized processes.
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 communicate technical data and concepts to people with different technical backgrounds; action- and results-oriented.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and internal and external suppliers, and brief leaders and customers.

Nice To Haves

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.
Disposition defects and oversee planning, repair, and/or acceptance of flight articles.
Lead internal and external technical discussions to assess part conditions and repair capabilities.
Work with drive system design, stress, and fatigue engineering groups, as well as production supervisors and managers, to assess parts and support repairs.
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 a certified MRB board member for dispositioning non-conforming drive system components, including gears, bearings, shafts, housings, and supporting components.
Design original repairs, such as bushings, sleeves, or liners, based on fit, form, and function at the next assembly.
Join the Planning Review Board and review and approve fabrication planning.
Provide repair dispositions for Controlled Items, including Primary, Critical, and Flight Safety Parts.
Provide cross-functional engineering support and interpret designs for manufacturing and production teams.
Support new and existing program development and improvements.