Sr Rapid Prototyping Tool Design Engineer, Bell Wichita FLRAA

Sr Rapid Prototyping Tool Design Engineer, Bell Wichita FLRAA

Location:

Wichita, Kansas (Onsite)
Posted: 12/11/2025, 5:54:58 PM

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) as part of the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell’s High‑Speed Vertical Take‑Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next‑generation stop‑fold aircraft.

This team guides the successful completion of major projects in support of strategic priorities and complex technical objectives.

• Create and refine 3D models, apply GD&T principles, and design tooling for complex assemblies.
• Develop fixtures, molds, and additive manufacturing solutions while integrating small sub‑assemblies into larger jigs.
• Perform surface analysis and scan data reviews to ensure precision and quality, with safety and ergonomics built into every design.
• Collaborate regularly through Microsoft Teams meetings and design reviews with customers and build teams to ensure alignment and project success.
• Direct customer‑facing experience in assembly tool design, component tool engineering, or NC programming/machining roles.
• Identify, report, and resolve potential safety and quality hazards/risks.
• Coordinate design engineering and integrated operation teams for producibility analysis and manufacturing trade‑studies to determine cost‑effective tooling solutions.
• Manage complex projects through a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing to achieve specific goals and success criteria.

• Inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate.
• Catia V6 experience required; 3DX experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Ability to apply tool engineering and tool design analysis knowledge to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in tool engineering or tool design.
• Assembly fixture design experience (large/minor assemblies, part handling) preferred.
• Detail tool design experience (molds, trim tools, NC experience, grind fixtures).
• Additive manufacturing tooling experience.
• Surface analysis/scan data experience.

NOTE:

Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT available for this role.

• 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.
• Access to the Plane Healthy Wellness Center.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.
• And so much more.

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.

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non‑U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Job Field:
Manufacturing

Schedule:

Full‑time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift
Travel:
Yes, 15% of the Time
Relocation:
Unavailable
Worksite:
Onsite