Final Assembly Manufacturing Engineer — Electric Aviation

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

RSUs/PSUs

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. in Burlington, VT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - FAL to translate design intent into detailed, shop-floor instructions for final assembly. You will create SOPs, resolve on-floor questions, and work closely with Quality to implement corrective actions.

The role combines desk-based documentation with hands-on floor support, reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the Final Assembly Line. Experience with 3DX/CATIA and Plex ERP is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in aerospace or aviation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and 3D models
• Experience authoring work instructions, SOPs, or other controlled production documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly to floor personnel
• Comfortable working in both a production floor environment and an office/desk setting
• Familiarity with engineering change management and configuration control processes

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings and 3D models to develop detailed, shop-floor-ready work instructions for final assembly operations
• Author and maintain SOPs, process documents, and other controlled documentation to support repeatable, high-quality builds
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for production technicians during assembly, resolving questions and clarifying design intent in real time
• Collaborate with the Quality team to disposition non-conformances and implement corrective actions in manufacturing processes
• Identify opportunities to improve work instruction clarity, process efficiency, and build sequence based on production feedback
• Support the development and refinement of manufacturing processes within 3DX/CATIA and Plex (ERP) systems
• Participate in drawing reviews and engineering change processes to assess manufacturability and flag potential assembly issues early

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T

SOPs / work instruction writing

Manufacturing on-floor support

Communication skills

Engineering change management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Industrial Engineering degree

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

3DX (3DEXPERIENCE)

CATIA

Plex ERP

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. in Burlington, VT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - FAL to translate design intent into detailed, shop-floor instructions for final assembly. You will create SOPs, resolve on-floor questions, and work closely with Quality to implement corrective actions.

The role combines desk-based documentation with hands-on floor support, reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer for the Final Assembly Line. Experience with 3DX/CATIA and Plex ERP is valued.