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 Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation aircraft.

This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas.

Quality Manager, FLRAA Fuselage – Wichita, KS

The Quality Manager will be responsible for all aspects of quality operations for the fuselage manufacturing and assembly for the FLRAA aircraft. The Quality Manager will be part of the Site Leadership Team for the FLRAA program.

Bring your experience and ideas and help us lead effective and efficient quality operations that ensure product safety and reliability, customer safety and satisfaction, and compliance to regulatory requirements for the FLRAA aircraft.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Manager, FLRAA Program:

• Manage and lead salary and hourly employees.

• Drive site quality activities and initiatives and provides leadership for team alignment to organizational strategy and departmental objectives.

• Report to the Senior Quality Manager for the FLRAA program, coordinate and collaborate with the Director of Quality Operations, the Bell Wichita Site Leader, Operations Support Manager, and Quality Managers, as well as operations support functions.

• Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc.

• Improve inspection throughput and standardization by developing standard inspection plans, policies, and procedures.

• Interface with FAA and DCMA customers during daily operations, audits, tours, etc.                                 

• Develop, support, and implement process improvements

Skills You Bring To this Role: 

• Strong leadership, a collaborative spirit, a team-building mindset, strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills, and an ability to prioritize work.

• Excellent communications skills, the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders including customers, internal and external suppliers.

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality in a manufacturing environment

• Background in Quality Engineering and/or Quality Operations

• Experience managing a team preferred

• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements and inspection processes and techniques

• Quality Audit experience within the AS9100 standard

• Certification and experience with Lean Six Sigma at the Green/Black Belt level. 

What we offer you in return:

• Monday-Thursday 4x10 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 more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.