Manufacturing Engineering Resource Programmer III - DSC

Manufacturing Engineering Resource Programmer III - DSC

Under the general supervision of a supervisor or an employee of equal or higher rank, the Manufacturing Engineering Resource Programmer III is responsible for the effective design of manufacturing resources, including the following:

• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) numerical controlled (NC) programs
• Manufacturing Computer Aided Design (MCAD) tools/fixtures
• Loft patterns
• Operational models with associated 2D drawings

Must have knowledge of shop production and processing operations. Work in accordance with management strategies, concepts, and departmental processes and procedures using Bell Business Systems. May train one or more employees.

• Interrogate, analyze, comprehend, and interpret various engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, technical specifications, quality documents, the Bell Process Framework, and departmental procedures as necessary to perform assigned work.
• Provide MCAD operational models and 2D drawings for manufacturing process planning sequences as required.
• Provide process liaison support for manufacturing operations when MCAD models with 2D drawings exist as required.
• Develop, create, and maintain tooling/fixture definitions for manufacturing operations for all media types, including MCAD and manual legacy designs. Execute the creation and maintenance of CAM programs and operator instructions for numerical controlled equipment.
• Develop, create, and maintain loft MCAD models, flat patterns, and associated digital tooling programs.
• Maintain working knowledge of NC programming, loft, engineering, tool design, manufacturing, and planning processes and procedures.
• Apply knowledge related to the application of GD&T/Aerospace tolerances and support producibility assessments when requested.
• Maintain records and schedules of work assigned. Meet established company cost control standards, schedule, and quality requirements to maintain market competitiveness.
• Provide technical assistance to procurement and suppliers as determined by management.
• Exercise strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate and interact between internal and external customers.
• Apply extensive aircraft manufacturing knowledge and be prepared to train, direct, instruct, and check/validate Production Engineering work.

Required to attend training and complete competency-based testing as required by management to remain current with technological advancements.

• Two (2) years of college or three (3) years of experience in the aircraft industry, or completion of the related Bell apprentice program.
• Demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities related to the application of GD&T/Aerospace tolerances.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee. The position also requires compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference given to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary

Location:

US-Texas-Grand Prairie
Job Function: Manufacturing
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 01/08/2026, 6:54:33 AM
Job Number: 338529