**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 V\-280, part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift \(FVL\) modernization effort\. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless, Bell’s Autonomous Pod Transport \(APT\), and Bell's High\-Speed Vertical Take\-Off and Landing \(HSVTOL\) program, a next generation stop\-fold aircraft\. This position is onsite in Fort Worth, Texas\. **Supplier Quality Assurance Team** This team drives quality assurance and continuous improvement by collaborating cross\-functionally to resolve issues, validate processes, and enhance supplier performance\. Supplier Quality Assurance plays 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 Quality Assurance 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 * Familiarity with prevalent industry Quality Systems & Records\. Familiarity 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\. * Metrology/Calibration for audit and measurement system analysis Strong business acumen **Qualifications** **Skills You Bring to this Role:** * Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities\. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams\. * Excellent presentation skills * Ability to work in cross\-functional teams * Good communication skills, written and verbal **What you need to be successful:** * Bachelor's degree \(Engineering, Aerospace, or Business degree preferred\) * At least 2 years \(More experience is preferred\) in Quality Assurance, preferably in in Composites or Avionics or Machine Parts or Tooling\. * Experience with CAD tools like Catia V 5/6, MATLAB and ANSYS, SAP, Enovia * Ability to travel up to 50% to support other Bell locations and Suppliers both domestic and international\. **NOTE: Bell/Textron does not offer relocation assistance for these roles\.** **What We Offer You in Return** **:** * 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 * On\-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor * Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups * And 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\. **We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values\.** **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:** Standard **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 50 % of the Time **Relocation:** Unavailable **Job Posting:** 11/05/2025, 10:00:21 AM **Job Number:** 337535