Metrology Technician | Quality

Beta-Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

Onsite health care in Vermont

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies in Vermont is seeking a Metrology Technician to perform inspections and investigations to ensure conformity with design data in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will learn to program metrology systems, create clear reports, inspect tooling, follow non-conformance procedures, interpret GD&T, and document results in the ERP system while working in a collaborative, safety‑driven team.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience or exposure to GD&T and precision measurement tools.
• Able to create metrology programs for various equipment.
• Proficient with Google Sheets and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control inspections & testing per executable Metrology programs and inspection work instructions in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Learn to develop Metrology programs for a variety of advanced inspection equipment.
• Create custom easily-interpreted Metrology reports for inspections and investigations.
• Inspect, report on, and help maintain manufacturing tooling and work holding jigs; improve airframe assembly.
• Follow Non-Conformance control procedures to identify and prevent escape of dimensional defects.
• Retrieval and interpretation of technical data packages, including GD&T interpretation.
• Complete required documentation and enter into ERP system.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Manufacturing experience

Excel/Sheets proficiency

Programming GUI/Scripted UI basics

Education

High School diploma

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

PolyWorks

Calypso

Verisurf

PC-DMIS

Catia

SolidWorks

Onshape

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.

Our Metrology Technicians perform a wide variety of inspections and investigations to ensure conformity with the type design engineering data. Metrology Technicians use both advanced equipment (laser trackers, portable arm CMM's) and traditional inspection equipment (micrometers, height gages, comparators, etc.) to inspect a wide variety of dimensional features. They document results, identify defects, and troubleshoot dimensional deviations to find root causes.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Perform Quality Control inspections & testing per executable Metrology programs and inspection work instructions in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Learn to develop Metrology programs for a variety of advanced inspection equipment.
• Create custom easily-interpreted Metrology reports for inspections and investigations.
• Inspect, report on, and help maintain manufacturing tooling and work holding jigs. Directly improve and maintain the quality and ease airframe assembly.
• Follow Non-Conformance control procedures to identify and prevent escape of dimensional defects.
• Retrieval and interpretation of technical data packages, including GD&T interpretation.
• Complete required documentation and enter into ERP system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to create programs in a Graphical User Interface or Scripted User Interface. Metrology-specific programming not required.
• Experience or exposure to GD&T - performing dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, etc.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and/or web based software.

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Proficiency in GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience with AS9100 or other quality management systems.
• Working knowledge of CAD software including Catia, SolidWorks, or Onshape.
• Certification from American Society for Quality (ASQ).
• Experience with Metrology software such as PolyWorks, Calypso, Verisurf, or PC-DMIS.,inspection equipment such as Laser Trackers, portable CMM arms, bridge CMM's, etc.
• Experience with quality control techniques such as Six Sigma.
• Experience with FAA regulations and Aerospace conformity requirements.
• Experience interfacing with Business Enterprise Systems such as Plex.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment using OSHA required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Ability to meet OSHA's physical requirement for distant visual acuity, you must have at least 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.

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

$28 - $34 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.