Project Engineer Specialist

Textron•Piney Flats, TN

6d•Onsite

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. Engineering Bring your experience and ideas and help us deliver the highest quality products and services to our customers. In this position, you will be an integral part of the Aeronautical Accessories engineering and product development team. You will lead product management activities for new product design and integration, drive improvements to existing products, and provide engineering support across aircraft completions and parts manufacturing. This role is responsible for managing development projects from concept through manufacturing start-up and transition to production, ensuring alignment with business goals, program requirements, budget, and schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, or other related engineering discipline is required.
5+ years of engineering experience in project engineering, product development, and/or aircraft modifications.
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering projects from concept through certification and into production, including schedule and budget management.
Familiarity with stage-gate or similar product development methodologies and strong working knowledge of aircraft structure and systems.
Proficiency with engineering tools such as CAD (e.g., CATIA/SolidWorks or similar), PLM systems, and standard office software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and statements of work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical issues and drive decisions across cross-functional teams.
Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to interface with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and leadership.
Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision while effectively collaborating in a team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in aerospace/aviation, aircraft completions, STC development, or closely related industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage new product development initiatives and related engineering projects, ensuring performance requirements are met within established budget and schedule constraints.
Manage projects through the complete stage-gate development cycle, maintaining adherence to established best-practice methodologies and ensuring optimal project outcomes.
Lead multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams, overseeing engineering actions, status reporting, risk tracking, and gate reviews.
Drive product development through manufacturing start-up, including tooling definition, process development, supplier coordination, and successful transition into production.
Interface with internal departments and external customers to capture product performance requirements and translate them into clear statements of work for Design and Certification Engineering.
Provide design support for new products and product improvements for aircraft systems, STC kits, and customized completions.
Support design activities including preparation, review, and release of engineering drawings and documentation in accordance with technical specifications and Bell/AA/FAA standards.
Assist in research, troubleshooting, and resolution of product support inquiries, coordinating with customer support and manufacturing as needed.
Coordinate schedules, budgets, supplier interfaces, and cross-functional activities for engineering programs, including future aircraft upgrades or modification projects executed at the Piney Flats facility.
Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and project management processes, tools, and standards.
Maintain a neat, organized and FOD-free work environment and promote a strong safety culture.
Other duties as assigned.