Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering, developing the Army’s MV‑75 Cheyenne for the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) effort, the Bell 525 Relentless, and the X‑76 high‑speed VTOL program. This Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist position is based at Bell’s Fort Worth, TX headquarters and requires up to 50% travel to support supplier quality activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SMEs, SCMEs, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues related to supplier quality and safety, using engineering logic, facts, and data.
• Manage and execute supplier quality improvement projects with minimal oversight, compile supporting analysis, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Perform supplier oversight activities, including audits of classified and major suppliers, processors, and service providers; conduct source inspections and First Article Inspections (FAI) with validation and verification of engineering characteristics and requirements.
• Drive supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and provide data and input for CAB I and CAB II (Corrective Action Board) meetings.
• Cross‑train and share expertise with team members while continuously developing knowledge through research, training, education, and collaboration with SMEs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required).
• Minimum 3 years of Supplier Quality Assurance experience with a strong technical background in inspection methods, process control, improvement techniques, metrology/calibration, and measurement system analysis.
• Familiarity with industry Supplier Quality Systems and records management, including retention and backup requirements.
• Solid knowledge and experience working with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to travel up to 50% (primarily domestic, with occasional international travel) to support supplier quality activities.
• Disciplined project execution skills (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) with technically sound deliverables; advanced root‑cause problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong business and supply‑chain knowledge, including current policies, practices, trends, and marketplace dynamics, with the ability to recommend future policies and improvements.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑U.S. persons must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook).
• Efficient use of enterprise systems of record (SAP, ENOVIA, CAMS).
• Experience with CAD and engineering tools such as CATIA V5/V6, MATLAB, ANSYS (preferred).

Benefits

• Off every other Friday with a 9/80 work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours of vacation time.
• 12‑13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks 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.

Note: Bell/Textron relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Schedule

Full‑time, Standard Shift (First Shift) with a 9/80 work schedule, providing every other Friday off.