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 stop-fold aircraft.

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX.

Manager, Experimental Build

Bring your ideas and experience to collaborate with engineering design teams and lead the construction of experimental parts, test articles, assemblies, and aircraft. This position supervises a dedicated team of engineers and shop floor employees, fostering a culture of execution and innovation. By ensuring precision and producibility, this role drives innovation and efficiency within the company. Your leadership will be crucial in evaluating and implementing new processes and techniques, significantly contributing to Bells success.

What you’ll be doing as a Manager, Experimental Build

• Partner with engineering design teams to shape designs by providing producibility input from concept thru detail design
• Partner with rotorcraft performance engineers to develop and execute rotor download testing preventing an over or under-designed aircraft
• Manage both experimental design engineers and shop floor employees. Anticipated work-split is 70 engineering partnerships and 30 shop floor execution
• Lead the organization to establish a culture of execution and innovation in exercising engineering methods to evaluate new processes and techniques for building complex experimental components and assemblies including using new technology, tools, and tooling capabilities
• Drive communication and foster inclusion across and within RP (Air Vehicle Build, External Manufacturing, Mirabel, Tooling) and RPC (composites manufacturing, fabrication, warehouse, and engineering teams)
• Responsible for establishing, executing and overseeing planning and builds for detail parts and assemblies for risk reduction, PV, DT, and experimental aircraft

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Science Engineering.
• 8 years of engineering design experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense industry required
• Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.
• Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.
• Previous supervisor or leadership experience in a union-covered shop, preferred.
• Experience in Catia V4/V6 and GD&T application, preferred.

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
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
• 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.