Bell Flight · 1 month ago
Sr Tool Design Engineer / Principal Tool Design Engineer, Bell Wichita FLRAA
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expBell Flight is a pioneering company in aviation, focusing on advanced engineering and innovative technologies. They are seeking a Senior Rapid Prototyping Tool Design Engineer to lead projects in developing manufacturing technology and tooling solutions for complex assemblies.
Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 subassemblies into larger jigs
Perform surface analysis and scan data reviews to ensure precision and quality
Ensure safety and ergonomics are built into every design to protect operators and improve usability
Collaborate through Microsoft Teams meetings and design reviews with customers and build teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution
Direct customer facing experience in Assembly Tool design, Component Tool Engineering or NC Programming / Machining role
Effectively identify, report and resolve potential safety and quality hazards/risks
Coordinate cognizant design engineering and integrated operation teams to perform producibility analysis and manufacturing trade studies to determine cost effective tooling solutions to complex manufacturing technical objectives
Manage complex projects through a disciplined approach to initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing to achieve specific goals to specific success criteria
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a Major in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering required
At least 2 years of experience in Tool Engineering / Tool Design
Catia V6 experience required
Able to apply Tool Engineering / Tool Design analysis knowledge to evaluate discrepancies and anomalies
Preferred
3DX experience preferred
Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred
Assembly Fixture design experience (large/small assemblies, part handling) preferred
Detail Tool Design experience (molds, trim tools, NC experience, grind fixtures)
Additive manufacturing tooling experience
Surface Analysis/Scan data experience
Benefits
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
Access to the Plane Healthy Wellness Center
Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
Company
Bell Flight
Bell Flight is an industry-leading producer of commercial and military, vertical-lift aircraft.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Danny Maldonado
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
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