Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

64d•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. We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell V\-280, part of the US Army's Future Vertical Lift $FVL$ modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell's Autonomous Pod Transport $APT$, and Bell's High\-Speed Vertical Take\-Off and Landing $HSVTOL$ program, a next generation stop\-fold aircraft. This position is onsite in Fort Worth, Texas. Supplier Quality Assurance Team This team drives quality assurance and continuous improvement by collaborating cross\-functionally to resolve issues, validate processes, and enhance supplier performance. Supplier Quality Assurance plays a pivotal role in managing the supply base quality performance while mitigating risk and driving improvements throughout the supply chain. This includes qualifying suppliers through their management systems and capabilities, monitoring and partnering for quality performance improvement, communicating and supporting business objectives to ensure that quality product and processes are compliant at first receipt and throughout life of program. What you'll be doing as a Quality Assurance Specialist: Performs Audits of Classified and Major suppliers, Processors and Service Providers, as applicable, to determine and maintain Supplier compliance to contract. Performs source inspections of product. Coordinates and facilitates Root Cause Corrective Action activities with Supplier, as a result of Audit, Compliance, and/or Product deficiencies or escapes. Conducts First Article Inspections, including validation and verification of engineering characteristics and requirements. Provides input and data for Corrective Action Board meetings, interacts with internal and external customers, and cross functional teams engaged in continuous improvement initiatives Familiarity with prevalent industry Quality Systems & Records. Familiarity with Metrology/Calibration for purposes of audit and measurement system analysis. Familiar with methods of inspection, processes control, and improvement techniques with, proven problem\-solving skills. Metrology/Calibration for audit and measurement system analysis Strong business acumen

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to work in cross\-functional teams
Good communication skills, written and verbal
Bachelor's degree $Engineering, Aerospace, or Business degree preferred$
At least 2 years $More experience is preferred$ in Quality Assurance, preferably in in Composites or Avionics or Machine Parts or Tooling.
Experience with CAD tools like Catia V 5/6, MATLAB and ANSYS, SAP, Enovia
Ability to travel up to 50% to support other Bell locations and Suppliers both domestic and international.

Responsibilities

Performs Audits of Classified and Major suppliers, Processors and Service Providers, as applicable, to determine and maintain Supplier compliance to contract.
Performs source inspections of product.
Coordinates and facilitates Root Cause Corrective Action activities with Supplier, as a result of Audit, Compliance, and/or Product deficiencies or escapes.
Conducts First Article Inspections, including validation and verification of engineering characteristics and requirements.
Provides input and data for Corrective Action Board meetings, interacts with internal and external customers, and cross functional teams engaged in continuous improvement initiatives
Familiarity with prevalent industry Quality Systems & Records.
Familiarity with Metrology/Calibration for purposes of audit and measurement system analysis.
Familiar with methods of inspection, processes control, and improvement techniques with, proven problem\-solving skills.
Metrology/Calibration for audit and measurement system analysis Strong business acumen