The Drive System Analysis Engineer at Bell Helicopter is responsible for analysis activities related to preparation and release of engineering data for complex mechanical components including gears, bearings, shafts, housings and other supporting components as well as subsystem integration. Furthermore, the drive system analysis engineer supports the manufacturing, assembly and validation of these mechanical components. Finally, the drive system analysis engineer ensures compliance with all best practices, customer and industry specifications in support of air vehicle performance and safety requirements. This position is located at Bell Helicopter’s Ft. Worth, TX headquarters facility.
Position Responsibilities:
• Create detail, assembly and installation drive system design definition utilizing FEM software and other various analytical tools.
• Support manufacturing and testing of drive system components and sub-systems interpreting technical data and assisting in product improvements.
• Improve detail, assembly and installation drive system design definition utilizing FEM software and other various analytical tools.
• Participate in a cross functional team environment completing a variety of objectives depending on the program lifecycle assigned.
• Advance the state-of-the-art drive system through creative thought, personal and team research, technical compliance and strong analysis skills.
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering is required.
o Other equivalent engineering disciplines will be considered with sufficient applicable experience.
o Master’s Degree in the Engineering as described above is preferred.
Position Requirements:
At least 4 years Mechanical Engineering Analysis experience in the following areas:
Aerospace or automotive environment, focused on mechanical components such as gears, bearings, shafting, etc.
Precision manufacturing focused on mechanical component manufacturing processes such as metal machining, heat treatments, and other specialized processes.
Utilization of NASTRAN and PATRAN.
Mathcad, Matlab, FEM software (ANSYS, etc.), AB Jones, KIMOS, AGMA related analysis tools, etc.
Experience working with PLM software such as ENOVIA to drive product lifecycle.
Previous experience working on cross functional engineering programs is preferred.
Proficiency with engineering design definition including 2D/3D modeling, requirement capture and specification development is required.
Must have working knowledge of GD&T requirements.
Proficiency with basic office computer software, specifically the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.) is required.
Must have demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and ability to articulate technical data and concepts to a wide audience of individuals of different technical backgrounds.
Must have demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a variety of activities and tasks while dealing with change.
Must have a strong analytical ability.