Front Line Leader - Quality

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We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to design the first functional jetpack. We were aboard NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we are defining the future of on-demand mobility. At Bell, we are proud to work for an iconic company with superb talent, rapidly creating novel and coveted vertical lift experiences.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and coordinate activities of quality personnel engaged in Receiving and Shipping inspection. Plan daily work assignments. Maintain work flow through inspection areas. Monitor productivity of inspection staff.

Provide technical support to inspection staff.

Maintain Departmental instructions. Assist in corrective action.

Maintain Audit Readiness.

Assure compliance to all procedures and regulatory agencies.

Train and qualify employees.

Assure compliance to tool and equipment calibration requirements.

Schedule and equalize quality overtime to support warehouse requirements and labor agreements.

Approve nonconformance documentation.

Assist in development of inspection plans.

Develop quality inspection reports.

Provide effective management and direction for the Quality shipping and Receiving functions at the FWLC.

Support the company and customer quality issues and concerns in order to meet the goal of customer satisfaction through timely delivery of goods and services that meet requirements and expectations at a best value cost.

This position manages development and administration of a corrective action that ensures prompt and proper identification, segregation, documentation and disposition of nonconforming material and product. The position will be responsible for interfacing with both internal and external customers to include all FWLC Management, FAA and DCMA.

COMPETENCIES

Business Acumen - Understands how domestic and Aerospace businesses work; has demonstrated performance developing and implementing Bell Quality Standards and practices; recognized Quality leader within Textron

Problem Solving - Ability to identify, coordinate, and mitigate emerging Quality requirements from DoD, FAA and US regulatory bodies, and drive revisions to Bell and Textron policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Familiar with one or more of the following areas:

Corrective Action

Continuous Improvement /Lean Process Development

Customer Service and Support

Metrology/Calibration

Quality Programs Management

Auditing of department processes.

Familiarity with methods of inspection, processes control and improvement techniques

Knowledgeable in current polices and can make recommendations regarding future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the organization.

Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment that embodies one of our core values, Lift Each Other Up. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where differences in experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Quality experience and 2+ years leadership experience
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma required
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be detailed oriented, data driven, with strong sense of urgency
• Able to work multiple shifts
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, deal with ambiguity, and innovate new methods and means of obtaining quality conformance results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Technical degree such as Mechanical/Aero, EE Eng, Computer Science, Industrial Technology is desirable
• Experience with Cyber Physical Systems
  • IIoT Systems – Connected & Edge devices - digital integration, machine data sharing, edge analytics (system driven execute – verify – adjust), etc. Lead us from reactive to predictive to prescriptive analytics
  • Digital SPC systems and strategies
  • Mobile tech integration – IPAD, AR
  • Controlling Data Streams – Data Lakes
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Software system savvy (SAP, CAMs, next-gen CAMs, Enovia, CATIA V6, digital thread, etc).
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Quality Audit experience
• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements
• Familiarity with inspection processes and techniques
• Experience managing a unionized workforce
• Background in Quality Engineering
• Military experience

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field Quality

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Manager with Direct Reports

Shift First Shift

Job Posting 05/11/2023, 10:34:39 AM

Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.