Senior Composite Supplier Development Engineer

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock options and equity participation

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Résumé du poste

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced supplier development leader to advance composite supplier performance and quality across production operations. You will assess capability in layup, curing, bonding, machining, and finishing, driving corrective actions and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier development or related fields within highly regulated manufacturing. Strong data-driven mindset and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential, with travel up to 50% to supplier

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, or supply chain in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, process validation, and supplier risk management.
• Ability to interpret complex technical requirements, specifications, and production constraints.
• Experience using data and KPIs to drive supplier accountability and performance improvement.
• Strong project leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and performance improvement of key composite suppliers supporting production.
• Assess supplier capability in composite manufacturing processes (layup, curing, bonding, machining, finishing) and capacity to meet production demand.
• Drive resolution of high-impact quality and delivery issues, including execution of recovery plans.
• Lead root cause analysis for composite defects (e.g., porosity, delamination, cure variation) and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits and process reviews, including special processes and quality system compliance.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to improve yield, throughput, and process control.
• Support supplier readiness for new product introduction (NPI), including qualification, FAI, and ramp to rate.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to manage risk, qualify new sources, and support make/buy decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and implement focused improvement actions.
• Serve as escalation point for critical supplier issues impacting production or program milestones.
• Prepare concise updates on supplier risk, performance, and recovery status for leadership.

Connaissances

Supplier development

Quality systems

Process validation

Data-driven decision making

KPIs / metrics

Project leadership

ERP/MRP proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Outils

ERP/MRP systems

Description du poste

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced supplier development leader to advance composite supplier performance and quality across production operations. You will assess capability in layup, curing, bonding, machining, and finishing, driving corrective actions and risk mitigation.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier development or related fields within highly regulated manufacturing. Strong data-driven mindset and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential, with travel up to 50% to supplier