Manufacturing Engineering Lead

BETA Technologies, Inc.; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Beta Technologies, Inc. in South Burlington, Vermont, seeks a Battery Manufacturing Engineering Lead to scale production of our electric battery line, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure seamless integration of new products through DFM inputs in design reviews. This role emphasizes Lean manufacturing leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to raise quality, cycle time, capacity, and

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing background with proven impact on metrics.
• Experience mentoring manufacturing engineers.
• Ability to integrate DFM inputs into design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Scale production and reduce costs for battery line.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and design reviews.
• Mentor and develop a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Collaborate on DFM inputs and product design.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Team mentoring

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 a Battery Manufacturing Engineering Lead to drive our team in scaling production, improving efficiency, and reducing costs for our battery manufacturing line. This role will drive continuous improvement across all areas of the business while ensuring seamless integration of new products into production. Improvements should come not just from the manufacturing line, but from integrating ideas for Design For Manufacturability (DFM) to the product design team and providing manufacturability inputs as a key stakeholder in design reviews. The ideal candidate will drive the improvements in quality, cycle time, capacity and manufacturing costs of current builds while planning for the future with increased production rates.

This leader will have a strong Lean Manufacturing background, balancing immediate problem-solving with long-term planning. They will mentor, develop, and manage a team of manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence.

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of battery production for electric aviation, enabling higher-rate, lower-cost, and more efficient manufacturing as we scale.

Job posting details for Manufacturing Engineering Lead at Beta Technologies in South Burlington, VT. Compensation / salary range: 135,000 - 165,000 USD, yearly.