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 MV-75, Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We also support V-22 production deliveries, modifications / upgrades on V-22 and H-1 programs, major assemblies for Virgin Galactic Orbiter, as well as production of the near-certification Bell 525 Relentless.

This position is onsite at Bells Amarillo Texas facilities.

Manufacturing Operations Planner, Amarillo

Bring your experience and ideas and help us to develop the assembly our products delivered here at the Amarillo facility.

Our team breaks down the released engineering and develops the work instructions (planning), tooling requirements, and implementing changes to our existing and future products.

What you’ll be doing as a Manufacturing Operations Planner

• Incorporate changes to Engineering using Bell systems, Policies and Procedures, and coordinating the changes with our Change Group and Manufacturing Customers.

• Utilize Bell CAD systems to analyze the need for tooling and participate in the design and evaluation process to produce our aircraft assemblies.

• Provide timely support to our factory floor to ensure timely and accurate changes to released production orders.

• Reconcile Engineering Bill of Material with the Manufacturing Bill of Material to ensure BOM consumption and reconciliation of errors.

• Work with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering to ensure an efficient and repeatable build sequence for Major Assemblies.

• Demonstrate general understanding of assembly processes and tool index requirements.

• Provide responsive liaison support to the factory floor.

• Ops Specialist positions are primarily responsible for, but not limited to, providing problem solving of routine tasks impacting redline support, root cause corrective action, tooling and process improvements to the manufacturing operations. 

• Additionally, core positions are responsible for the incorporation of planning changes into the applicable planning delivery systems. 

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• Familiarity with Bell IT Systems, Microsoft Office products and CAB processes
• Material Review Board (MRB) experience
• Capable of leading small projects through all phases.
• Skilled user in ERP software – CAMS, Enovia, and SAP preferred
• A&P License preferred

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 3-5 years of experience in areas of Production/Manufacturing or Assembly
• Familiar with manufacturing processes, tooling methodologies, and aircraft assembly
• Able to effectively interrogate Blueprints and Digital Product Definition (CAD, GD&T, etc.)
• Familiarity with Bell IT Systems, Microsoft Office products and Corrective Action Board (CAB) processes
• Must be able to work on site in Amarillo, TX (Relocation assistance is not available)

What we offer you in return:

• You’ll be off every Friday with our 4/10 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.