Quality Control Inspector | Quality

BETA TECHNOLOGIES; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare

Comprehensive medical coverage

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA TECHNOLOGIES in South Burlington, Vermont, seeks a Quality Control Inspector to ensure product conformity through inspections and testing. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, 1+ years of manufacturing experience, and proficiency with precision measurement tools. Major responsibilities include conducting inspections, interpreting technical documents, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The role offers a competitive compensation package including healthcare benefits and stock options, aimed at supporting your growth in electric aviation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Control inspections and testing in an Aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Document results and identify defects.
• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102.
• Complete required documentation and enter into ERP system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to interpret blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Two or four year degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CAD software (Catia, Onshape)

Inspection software (InspectionXpert, NetInspect)

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 Quality Control Inspector position performs inspections or testing to ensure conformity with the type design engineering data. They document their results, identify defects, and report when instances of poor quality items increase. Quality Control Inspectors safely discard or destroy items that don’t meet the necessary specifications to prevent unsatisfactory inventory from reaching production. They play a key role in ensuring that all products meet our established requirements for reliability and workmanship, as well as other quality control program standards. The ideal candidate has keen attention to detail, and is proficient in using precision dimensional inspection equipment including, but not limited to, calipers and micrometers.

How You Will Contribute To Revolutionizing Electric Aviation

• Perform Quality Control inspections & testing per inspection work instructions in an Aerospace manufacturing environment
• Retrieval and interpretation of technical documents
• Interpret technical documents and develop inspection work instructions
• Perform First Article Inspections per AS9102
• Complete required documentation and enter into ERP system, create inspection reports as needed
• Communicate technical requirements to shop personnel
• Assign traceability to incoming raw material, quarantine, and scrap components
• Prioritize workflow
• Maintain measuring equipment
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform tasks as needed per individual jobs
• Maintain a clean work environment, and comply with safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and Engineering drawings
• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Experience performing dimensional inspections using standard precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gage blocks
• Proficient in the use of computer applications such as Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and/or web based software.
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently, but function as a team player

Above And Beyond Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5
• Two or four year degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of CAD software including Catia, or Onshape.
• Two or more years of experience in Quality Control in Aerospace
• Certification from American Society for Quality (ASQ)
• Experience with quality control techniques such as Six Sigma
• Experience in at least one form of non‑destructive inspections such as Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and Aerospace conformity requirements
• Experienced interfacing with Business Enterprise Systems such as Plex
• Experience with Inspection software such as InspectionXpert, NetInspect, or equivalent reporting software
• Experience working with a manufacturing team to develop new processes

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 50 lbs. 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.

Build Electric Planes 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 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.