Associate Supplier Development Engineer, Supplier Quality

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate Supplier Development Engineer to support a cross-functional team of Manufacturing Engineers, Procurement, and Design Engineering in Vermont.

You will evaluate supplier capabilities, develop improvement plans, and drive cost and delivery performance across the supply chain for ground support equipment (GSE). Minimum qualifications include 1–3 years of manufacturing experience and a BS in mechanical engineering or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• BA/BS degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent years of experience.
• US Person.
• Experience in using Digital Product Definition, 2D drawings, drafting standards, and GD&T.
• Experience working in a Lean/Manufacturing Engineering position.

Responsibilities

• Identify product improvements to improve producibility, lower risk, and reduce costs.
• Act as a technical liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to provide technical support.
• Assist in driving effective corrective actions to resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root cause.
• Assist in the inspection of parts and assemblies to improve quality delivered by Beta and suppliers.
• Determine and develop quality requirements in alignment to ISO 9001.
• Determine, define, and develop processes to support quality requirements and business needs.
• Conduct supplier assessments to evaluate processes and drive continuous improvement at suppliers.
• Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and courage.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

Drafting standards

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

Digital Product Definition

2D drawings

ERP

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation , and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

We are seeking an Associate Supplier Development Engineer to support a cross functional team of Manufacturing Engineers, Procurement, and Design Engineering. In this role you will be help evaluate current and potential supplier capabilities, assist in the evaluation of suppliers, develop and implement improvement plans, improve delivery, and cost performance throughout the supply chain for ground support equipment (GSE). Successful candidates will proactively solve and drive overall supplier development to ensure delivery, quality, and continuous process improvements.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Identify product improvements to improve producibility, lower risk, and reduce costs
• As required, act as a technical liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to provide technical support
• Assist in driving effective corrective actions to resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root cause
• Assist in the Inspection of parts and assemblies to improve both Beta TDP and Suppliers delivered Quality
• Determine and develop quality requirements in alignment to ISO 9001
• Determine, define, and develop processes to support quality requirements and business practices/needs
• Conduct supplier assessments to evaluate processes in place and drive continuous improvement at suppliers
• Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction, and courage

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience
• BA/BS degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent years of experience
• US Person
• Experience in using Digital Product Definition, 2D drawings, drafting standards, and GD&T
• Experience working in a Lean/Manufacturing Engineering position

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing of First Article Inspections per AS9102 or auditing per AS9100D.
• Experience integrating ISO 9001 requirements into systems and processes
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors will be considered an asset
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques
• Experience in drafting and implementing manufacturing and quality processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$85,000 — $105,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.