**Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist** **Description** 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 \(FLRAA\) part of the US 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 tilt\-rotor\. This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX however will require travel to suppliers and other Bell facilities\. **Supplier Quality Assurance** Bring your ideas and experience to play a pivotal role in managing the supply base quality performance while mitigating risk and driving improvements throughout the supply chain\. This includes qualifying suppliers through their management systems and capabilities, monitoring and partnering for quality performance improvement, communicating and supporting business objectives to ensure that quality product and processes are compliant at first receipt and throughout life of program\. **What you'll be doing as a Supplier Quality Assurance Sr Specialist** Performs Audits of Classified and Major suppliers, Processors and Service Providers, as applicable, to determine and maintain Supplier compliance to contract\. Performs source inspections of product\.Coordinates and facilitates Root Cause Corrective Action activities with Supplier, as a result of Audit, Compliance, and/or Product deficiencies or escapes\.Conducts First Article Inspections, including validation and verification of engineering characteristics and requirements\.Provides input and data for Corrective Action Board meetings, interacts with internal and external customers, and cross functional teams engaged in continuous improvement initiatives **Qualifications** **Skills You Bring To this Role** Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Systems & RecordsExcellent presentation skillsAbility to work in cross\-functional teamsGood communication skills, written and verbalFamiliar with Metrology/Calibration for purposes of audit and measurement system analysis\.Familiar with methods of inspection, processes control, and improvement techniques with, proven problem\-solving skills\.Strong Business Acumen **What you need to be successful** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or BusinessRelated degrees with relevant experience will be consideredMinimum of 5 years experience with supplier quality assurance and/or quality management preferably related Machine Parts, Tooling, Composites, and/or AvionicsAbility to travel based on business needs to support other sites and suppliers\. **What we offer you in return** You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)120 hours Vacation time12\-13 paid holidays per year6 weeks parental leaveTuition reimbursementCompetitive salaryComprehensive health insuranceOn\-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselorAccess to more than 11 Employee Resource GroupsAnd 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\. **EEO Statement** 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 which is 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\. **Recruiting Company:** Bell Textron Inc. **Primary Location:** US-Texas-Fort Worth **Job Function:** Quality **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Experienced **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 50 % of the Time **Relocation:** Unavailable **Job Posting:** 06/25/2025, 11:15:50 AM **Job Number:** 334143