Aerospace CI & Quality Engineer: Lead Process Improvements

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

PSUs

Onsite healthcare

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Parental leave

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a senior quality leader to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, ensuring upstream quality and standardized processes. You will lead cross‑functional teams, conduct root‑cause analyses, and guide APQP initiatives to reduce variation.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing quality, strong metrics, and experience with Lean Six Sigma principles. Expected to shape QMS procedures and provide training to the workforce in Vermont.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field, or equivalent competence.
• 8+ years in a manufacturing quality role with continuous improvement projects/events.
• Proficiency in structured root‑cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DIVE, or equivalent), APQP, PFMEA.
• Working knowledge of AS9100D and 14 CFR Part 21 requirements.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and interpret inspection data.
• Motivated self‑starter with indirect influence and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams to drive process improvements and standardization for company goals.
• Facilitate continuous improvement events such as Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping.
• Drive process walks and operator observations to reduce variation.
• Lead APQP initiatives (PFMEA, control plans, SPC) to upstream quality into design.
• Verify and validate improvements to understand effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑site improvements.
• Develop a BETA continuous improvement program and drive a culture of ongoing improvements through training and communication.
• Build and maintain a visible quality metrics dashboard aligned with company goals.
• Recommend updates to QMS procedures, work instructions, and forms to close documentation gaps.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Root-cause analysis

APQP

PFMEA

Process improvement

GD&T

AS9100D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Job description

BETA Technologies is seeking a senior quality leader to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, ensuring upstream quality and standardized processes. You will lead cross‑functional teams, conduct root‑cause analyses, and guide APQP initiatives to reduce variation.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing quality, strong metrics, and experience with Lean Six Sigma principles. Expected to shape QMS procedures and provide training to the workforce in Vermont.