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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 Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This role is onsite in North Ft Worth at Bell’s Manufacturing Technology Center.

Quality Front Line Leader, Manufacturing Technology Center

The Front Line Leader (Quality Supervisor) will be responsible for leading the daily quality activities for union-covered employees to support a production environment.

Will also be responsible for driving performance, safety, quality of work, managing cost, and managing employee relations.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Front Line Leader

Directly responsible for the productivity of the team and assigned quality objectives. Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.

Managing in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Achieving objectives in a matrix work environment and work effectively with multiple functions (such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Engineering, Programs, etc.).

Developing, supporting, and implementing process improvements.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

· This candidate should be creative, entrepreneurial, and an empowering team leader

· This candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be detail-oriented, and data-driven, with a strong sense of urgency.

· Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organization skills.

· Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What you need to be successful:

· Bachelor’s degree required OR at least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance and leadership in manufacturing may be considered equivalent to bachelors degree.

· A minimum of five years directly related Quality experience or a leadership role in manufacturing

· Quality Audit experience and AS9100 knowledge

· Experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.

· Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma required.

· Ability to work multiple shifts as needed

· Ability to work weekends as needed

This role does Not offer Bell Textron relocation assistance.

What we offer you in return

· You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

· 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

· 120 hours Vacation time

· 12-13 paid holidays per year

· 6 weeks of parental leave

· Tuition reimbursement

· Competitive salary

· Comprehensive health insurance

· On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

· Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

· And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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