Area Lead, Product Quality Engineering

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

PSUs

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Dental and vision

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. in Vermont is seeking a Product Quality Engineer Area Lead to manage and develop a team of Product Quality Engineers, balancing technical oversight with people leadership.

This on-site role offers a competitive compensation package including RSUs and PSUs, onsite healthcare in Vermont, and perks such as lunch, flight lessons, and paid parental leave; background checks and E-Verify apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in aerospace or high-reliability quality engineering.
• Experience leading engineers preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
• Assign resources and prioritize quality engineering work across programs.
• Ensure consistent application of quality standards, tools, and processes.
• Escalate and manage quality risks impacting safety, schedule, or compliance.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program leadership on quality strategy.
• Review and approve major investigations, CAPA, and quality deliverables.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement across the assigned product quality area.
• Perform product quality engineering daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Quality engineering

Aerospace standards

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AS9100/Quality Systems

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. in Vermont is seeking a Product Quality Engineer Area Lead to manage and develop a team of Product Quality Engineers, balancing technical oversight with people leadership.

This on-site role offers a competitive compensation package including RSUs and PSUs, onsite healthcare in Vermont, and perks such as lunch, flight lessons, and paid parental leave; background checks and E-Verify apply.