Mechanical Design Engineer | Production Tooling

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare

Restricted Stock Units

Daily lunch provision

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies in South Burlington is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Production Tooling to drive the development of innovative tooling and processes for our eVTOL products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of mechanical design experience.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $80,000—$110,000 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, paid parental leave, and more. Join us to be part of a vibrant and inclusive culture dedicated to revolutionizing electric aviation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Catia preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Design tools, jigs, fixtures, and machines to support manufacturing processes.
• Develop solutions for efficiency, rate, quality, ergonomics, and safety.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes for optimization.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical design

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Communication skills

Prototyping and testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Catia

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.

The Mechanical Design Engineer for Production Tooling is responsible for driving the development of innovative tooling, equipment, and processes for the manufacture of our eVTOL and eCTOL products.

You will be expected to leverage your past industry experience and supplement with new knowledge gained through research and experimentation as you design, build, and validate tooling and equipment for our manufacturing processes.

You will have CAD modeling and structural, thermal, and CFD analysis tools at your disposal to help you ensure that your designs are meeting or exceeding all design, safety, and regulatory requirements.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Design tools, jigs, fixtures and machines to support manufacturing processes
• Develop solutions for efficiency, rate, quality, ergonomics, safety or other target areas of improvement
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to enable optimization with improved tooling/equipment
• Work with the product design team to improve the design of parts and assemblies for manufacturability - datums, handling features, requirements, etc.
• Lead process ideation, creation and development efforts
• Support commissioning and validation of tooling and equipment
• Prototype and test tooling concepts
• Fabricate and modify parts as needed, including tasks such as machining and welding
• Develop maintenance and troubleshooting documentation including qualification and calibration procedures
• Stay up to date on the art of what’s possible in the industry. Be on the forefront of manufacturing R&D

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering degree with strong Mechanical Design focus from an accredited University
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical design
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Catia preferred) with experience in Structural FEA
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, experience with ASME Y-14.5 preferred
• Self-starter that is well organized, disciplined, team player, and communication skills required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, application lifecycle

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

• Experience with manufacturing tooling design
• Experience with designing and implementing industrial automation solutions
• Understanding of material properties and their appropriate application
• Experience in most of the following areas of design and test: composites, thermal design, structural analysis, shock and vibe

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to be active on their feet for a full 8-hour shift
• Able to lift 25lbs
• Able to be in front of a computer for at least several hours

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

$80,000—$110,000 USD

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 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.