Sr Tool Design Engineer / Principal Tool Design Engineer, Bell Wichita FLRAA

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

This position is onsite in Bell’s Facility in Wichita, Kansas.

Rapid Prototyping Team, Tool Design    

This team is responsible for guiding the successful completion of major projects in support of strategic priorities and complex technical objectives.  

The Senior Rapid Prototyping Tool Design Engineer, either alone or by leading a team applies advanced manufacturing technical principles, theories and concepts to the development of innovative manufacturing technology on existing or advanced designs, concepts, processes, systems and tools.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Rapid Prototyping Tool Design Engineer:

As a Senior Engineer in Rapid Prototyping, you’ll create and refine 3D models, apply GD&T principles, and design tooling for complex assemblies. Your work includes developing fixtures, molds, and additive manufacturing solutions while integrating small subassemblies into larger jigs.

·         You’ll perform surface analysis and scan data reviews to ensure precision and quality. Safety and ergonomics are built into every design to protect operators and improve usability. 

·         Regular collaboration through Microsoft Teams meetings and design reviews with customers and build teams ensures alignment and successful project execution.

·         Directs customer facing experience in Assembly Tool design, Component Tool Engineering or NC Programming / Machining role

·         Effectively identify, report and resolve potential safety and quality hazards/risks.

·         Coordinate cognizant design engineering and integrated operation teams to perform producibility analysis and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost effective tooling solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives.

·         Manage complex projects through a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

·         We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.

·         Catia V6 experience required, 3DX experience preferred.

·         Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.

·         Able to apply Tool Engineering / Tool Design analysis knowledge to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies.

What you need to be successful:

·         Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering required.  

·         At least 2 years of experience in Tool Engineering / Tool Design.

·         Assembly Fixture design experience (large/small assemblies, part handling) preferred.

·         Detail Tool Design experience (molds, trim tools, NC experience, grind fixtures).

·         Additive manufacturing tooling experience.

·         Surface Analysis/Scan data experience.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

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 parental leave

·         Tuition reimbursement

·         Competitive salary

·         Comprehensive health insurance

·         Access to the Plane Healthy Wellness Center

·         Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

·         And so much more

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

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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