**Quality Manager** **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\. **Quality** Bring your experience and ideas and help us lead effective and efficient quality operations that ensure product safety and reliability, customer safety and satisfaction, and compliance to regulatory requirements\. **What you'll be doing as a Quality Manager** Manage and lead salary and hourly employees\.Drive site quality activities and initiatives and provides leadership for team alignment to organizational strategy and departmental objectives\.Report to the Senior Quality Manager for the FLRAA program, coordinate and collaborate with the Director of Quality Operations, the Bell Wichita Site Leader, Operations Support Manager, and Quality Managers, as well as operations support functions\.Evaluate business impact regarding metrics, activity reports, delivery schedules, manpower, etc\.Improve inspection throughput and standardization by developing standard inspection plans, policies, and procedures\.Interface with FAA and DCMA customers during daily operations, audits, tours, etc\.Develop, support, and implement process improvements **Qualifications** **Skills You Bring To this Role** Strong leadership, a collaborative spirit, a team\-building mindset, strong analytical and complex problem\-solving skills, and an ability to prioritize work\.Excellent communications skills, the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders including customers, internal and external suppliers\.Certification and experience with Lean Six Sigma at the Green/Black Belt level\. **What you need to be successful** Bachelor's degree: Technical degree such as Mechanical/Aero, EE Eng, Computer Science, Industrial Technology is required\. Will consider significant demonstrated experience in a manufacting quality environment\. 5 years of experience in Quality in a manufacturing environmentBackground in Quality EngineeringExperience managing a team preferredFamiliarity with AS9100 Quality Management System requirements and inspection processes and techniquesQuality Audit experience within the AS9100 standard 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, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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-Kansas-Wichita **Job Function:** Quality **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Manager with Direct Reports **Job Type:** Standard **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time **Relocation:** Available **Job Posting:** 01/10/2025, 5:24:03 PM **Job Number:** 329752