Manufacturing Engineer - Electromechanical Systems

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare access

Restricted Stock Units

Flight lessons

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies in South Burlington, Vermont is seeking an Engineering professional to design and improve assembly processes for Alia manufacturing. This role involves working with a cross-functional team to drive safety, quality, and efficiency in aerospace production.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with strong problem-solving skills and experience in lean manufacturing. A competitive salary is offered, along with extensive benefits including healthcare and stock units.

Qualifications

• 0-5+ years of professional experience in assembly and test processes.
• Understanding of design for assembly and capacity planning techniques.
• Ability to read and understand Engineering drawings (including GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations regarding manufacturing personnel training and equipment requirements.
• Evaluate producibility of new designs through various process techniques.
• Lead continuous improvement implementation and productivity improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Statistical process control

Design of experiments

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Communication skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline

Tools

PLEX ERP system

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 changing aerospace. BETA is seeking a passionate, outside-the-box thinker who will design, implement, and improve assembly processes for Alia manufacturing. You will work with a bright and motivated cross-functional team, and deliver turnkey solutions to enable aerospace production at rate. Your work will bring the highest safety, quality, and efficiency while reducing overall, long-term costs. Your level of involvement will begin in the design phase of new programs all the way to stable, reliable production.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Provide recommendations regarding manufacturing personnel training and equipment requirements
• Develops initial and final production readiness plans for new designs
• Evaluates producibility of new designs through application/implementation of various process techniques and equipment capability studies
• Works to meet quality and productivity goals for established or planned processes
• Ensure Manufacturing Process Instructions are understandable, on-line, up to date and ready for production
• Works in conjunction with engineering to develop consistent and repeatable processes that can be quantified by use of statistics or other verification and validation tools.
• Analyze production data to identify processes causing inefficiencies in overall process performance
• Lead continuous improvement implementation and productivity improvement
• Promotes an atmosphere of excellence, high sense of urgency, high energy and exceptional communication
• Understand certification requirements and assess and reduce certification risks in the overall process
• Plan sufficient capacity to meet business targets for production output

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
• 0-5+ years of professional experience in assembly and test processes
• Strong foundation of problem-solving skills, statistical process control, design of experiments, and simulation techniques
• Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques
• Product/equipment Validation experience (i.e. AQAP, PPAP)
• Exceptional project management and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written internal and external communication skills
• Able to read and understand Engineering drawings (including GD&T)
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically or internationally
• Demonstrated Lean Six Sigma experience

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience
• Exposure to rapid manufacturing growth and preferably startup experience
• Understanding of design for manufacture, design for assembly analyses
• Certification/Certificate in Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to flex shifts to support production
• Project Planning, cross-function leader of teams involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Cellular manufacturing, flow, pull, line balancing, standard work and time standards
• Self‑motivated, results oriented, and can work prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• PLEX ERP system experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

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—$115,000 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.