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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 Bells High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

Configuration Management Specialists- Aircraft PLM – Bell Wichita, FLRAA

This role is essential to deliver accurate, current configurations to the shop floor, ensuring operations have the information required to carry out engineering changes with precision.

During the development period of the aircraft, the number of changes and internal communication will be significant.

As such, cutovers, deadlines, and modifications are regularly discussed with the design engineering and supply chain teams.

This position is onsite in Wichita, Kansas.

What you will be doing as a Configuration Management Specialist- PLM:

Manage Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Data Item Deliverable (DID) requirements.

Execute the change process, configuration management, data management, and product-related data maintained in the ENOVIA environment.

Determine and apply the proper data marking to deliverable information and ensure adherence to contract scope and export regulations.

Monitor the stability and health of the Engineering Bill-of-Material and Planning Bill-of-Material for the assigned program and provide feedback to data owners regarding data issues.

Execute the change process, configuration management, data management, and product-related data maintained in the ENOVIA environment.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal Bell and external customers (USG, regulatory agencies, partners, OEMs, and suppliers).

Coordinate with contracts organization and customers regarding new or changing requirements.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and provide specific direction to data owners to ensure compliance.

Monitor engineering release and provide appropriate and compliant data submittals to requesting or contracting customers.

Review program engineering configuration control methodology and variations in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment (ENOVIA) and provide specific direction to data owners that will prevent process or system issues and to ensure proper standards and quality are established and maintained.

Skills You Bring to This Role:

· Bachelor’s Degree required.

· At least 2 years of experience working with data and data systems, preferably using 3DX, CATIA or ENOVIA or similar PLM/PDM.

· Good interpersonal and excellent organizational skills.

· Very detail oriented and analytical thinker

· Ability to work effectively within a team. Ability to prioritize a variety of assignments on varying timelines.

· Understanding of roles, tasks, policies and procedures required to execute the change process, configuration management, data management, and product-related data maintained in the ENOVIA environment.

· Practical knowledge of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and associated markings. Knowledge of U.S. export control (EAR/ITAR) regulations.

· Familiarity with the Configuration Management principles and methods contained in ANSI/EIA‑649B, ISO 10007, and MIL-HDBK-61A.

· Familiarity with the Data Management principles and methods contained in DI-SESS-81000E, DoD Directive 5230.24, and MIL-STD-31000A.

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT Available for this role.

What we offer you in return:

· Monday-Thursday 4x10 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

NOTE: Bell/Textron Relocation Assistance is NOT Available for this role.

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