Composite Rotor Systems Manufacturing Engineer
Posted on: 8 Dec 2021
Fort Worth, TX
Job Description
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.
Composite Rotor Systems Engineer:
Position Requirements:
Develops technical solutions in problem solving for program design engineering for Rotor Blade Manufacturing to internal and external stakeholders including design engineering, manufacturing, program management, engineering labs support, supplier vendors, etc.
May be called upon to represent Bell in industry committees or associations.
Lead research projects that advance the technologies related to Composite Component Manufacturing, Surface Treatment, and Nondestructive Testing.
Provides creative and innovative solutions to advanced vertical lift concepts during the predesign phase.
Manages relationships with suppliers which may include creating SOWs, project/delivery status, external supplier visits, etc.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
5-9+ years of experience in Aerospace Rotor Blade Manufacturing/Design or related manufacturing industry
Extensive knowledge of one or more of the following technical disciplines:
Rotor Blade Construction/Materials/Engineering Properties
Secondary Bonding of Composite Structure, Composite Surface Preparation, Bonding Dissimilar Materials
Toughened Resin Systems, Thermosets, Thermoplastics, Adhesive systems, Cure Cycles
Composite Machining, Composite Grinding and Profiling, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Composites automation processes and equipment
Exposure to leading small-medium impact projects or product programs in a flight technology environment.
Exposure to capital management, project scheduling, manpower forecasting, and project or program budgeting.
Preferred skills: Proficient in CAD/CAM and/or CATIA V5/V6
Textron Inc.
Providence, RI
Textron Inc. operates in the aircraft, defense, industrial, and finance businesses worldwide. The company’s Textron Aviation segment manufactures and sells business jets, turboprop and piston engine aircraft, and military trainer and defense aircraft; and commercial parts, as well as provides maintenance, inspection, and repair services. Its Bell segment provides military and commercial helicopters, tiltrotor aircraft, and related spare parts and services. The company’s Textron Systems segment offers unmanned, marine, and land systems; simulation, training, and other defense and aviation mission support products and systems; airborne and ground-based sensors and surveillance systems, and protection systems; precision guided weapons systems; armored vehicles, turrets, and related subsystems, as well as marine craft; test equipment and electronic warfare test, and training solutions; piston aircraft engines; and intelligence software solutions.
This segment also designs, develops, manufactures, installs, and maintains full flight simulators; and offers logistics support services. Its Industrial segment offers blow-molded plastic fuel systems and fuel systems, including pressurized fuel tanks for hybrid applications, clear-vision systems, catalytic reduction systems, cast iron engine components, and other fuel system components primarily to automobile OEMs, as well as plastic bottles and containers for various uses; golf cars, off-road utility vehicles, recreational side-by-side and all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, light transportation vehicles, aviation ground support equipment, professional turf-maintenance equipment, and turf-care vehicles that are marketed to golf courses and resorts, government agencies and municipalities, consumers, and commercial and industrial users.
The company’s Finance segment provides financing to purchase new and pre-owned aircraft and helicopters. Textron Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.
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IndustryAviation
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No. of Employees35, 000
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