Front Line Leader, Quality - RSC

About the role

We’re more than aviation experts; we’re pioneers who challenge what’s possible, from breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering on the Army’s Future Long‑Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) as part of the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort, the Bell 525 Relentless, and the High‑Speed Vertical Take‑Off and Landing (HSVTOL) stop‑fold aircraft program. This position is located on site at Bell’s Rotors Service Center in Fort Worth, TX. It is a first‑shift role operating on a 9/80 schedule, with the ability to work multiple shifts as needed and mandatory overtime weekend shifts on a rotational basis. Note: Bell/Textron relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the productivity of the team and assigned quality objectives.
• Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.
• Able to manage in accordance with the local production union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to achieve 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.).
• Ability to develop, support, and implement process improvements.
• Effective interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organization skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ directly related Quality experience in a leadership or management role in aerospace/automotive/manufacturing industries is preferred (leaders/managers from those industries with a quality mindset will also be considered).
• Able to work multiple shifts and overtime as needed by the business.
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce is strongly desired.
• Quality Audit experience and AS9100 knowledge preferred.
• Experience and/or training in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.
• 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.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours of Vacation time.
• 12‑13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks of parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• On‑site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

First shift, 9/80 schedule; must be able to accommodate multiple shifts as needed; mandatory overtime weekend work shift on a rotational basis.