Materials & Processes Lead for Electric Aviation

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare

Lunch provided

Restricted Stock Units

Performance Stock Units

Flight lessons

Parental leave

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. seeks a Materials & Processes Lead within Production Engineering to standardize materials, process specifications, and manufacturing methods as we transition from prototype development to rate production of conforming aircraft.

You will lead a team including SMEs and technicians across composites, metals, coatings, and joining, ensuring qualification, traceability, and continuous improvement on the production floor in Vermont.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in materials and process engineering in aerospace/defense/manufacturing.
• Experience with NADCAP/AS9100 or OEM specifications.
• Strong leadership and ability to work on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&P team across PLC with SMEs and technicians.
• Establish SPC and validated parameters for LRIP to FRP transition.
• Resolve MRB dispositions and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Evaluate alternative materials and suppliers to improve producibility and cost.
• Maintain living materials and process standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Materials science

Materials engineering

Aerospace manufacturing

Leadership

Production operations

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

PLM

MES

ERP

Engineering data systems

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. seeks a Materials & Processes Lead within Production Engineering to standardize materials, process specifications, and manufacturing methods as we transition from prototype development to rate production of conforming aircraft.

You will lead a team including SMEs and technicians across composites, metals, coatings, and joining, ensuring qualification, traceability, and continuous improvement on the production floor in Vermont.