Bell Textron Inc. is developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell V-280 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) and needs a Build Support Product Manager to manage projects, coordinate with teams, and provide programmatic requirements to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of aircraft production methodologies, demand management, inventory and warehousing, and data management
- Strong working knowledge of the following Software Tools – Excel, SharePoint, SAP, ENOVIA, PPM
- Knowledge of aircraft systems, assembly and integration, and industry technologies
- Knowledge of Program or Project Management and Contracts Management principles and best practices
- Prior experience with Military Programs and Proposals are recommended
- Knowledge and prior experience in current Bell Centers of Excellence related to processes, capabilities, and Manufacturing Execution System or experience in military program financial management is recommended
Responsibilities
- Manages projects between V-280 Program Teams and Manufacturing Innovation / Rapid Prototyping and Integrated Operations
- Develops and collects programmatic metrics and supporting data to progress build (Earned Value)
- Provides producibility direction to program leadership, operations, engineering, supply chain, and innovation teams towards achieving programmatic (cost, schedule, performance) objectives
- Works across boundaries and leverages network to achieve concurrence and direction while solving complex issues
- Able to apply engineering design and analysis knowledge to evaluate manufacturing discrepancies and anomalies
- Manages build plans, project schedules, cost management, configuration management, and Customer facing engagements
- Key contributor to program-level decision making and objectives, with expertise in Bell management systems and schedule/cost reporting
Other
- A Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Logistics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering is required
- 2 years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Must have shown knowledge and skills applied in solving cost, schedule, or technical problems by modifying existing or devising new approaches
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work, strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a team player mindset
