Weekend Airframe Manufacturing Engineer - Process & Lean

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Structural Assembly team on the weekend shift to improve cycle times, reduce labor hours, and cut non-conformances in airframe assembly.

You will link Engineering to Production, develop work instructions, apply FMEA/DOE, and drive lean manufacturing with automation to enhance yield. 12-hour shifts Fri-Sun, full-time role based in Vermont.

Qualifications

• Motivated to expedite and improve aircraft production.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience building and fixing things.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience with cross-functional teams (production, design, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing).
• Flexibility and comfort in working in a quickly changing environment.
• Direct experience working in manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD design – 3DX/CATIA preferred.
• Experience with ERP system tools – PLEX will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement assembly/installation methods to produce complex assemblies and complete aircraft.
• Plan, create, and improve work instructions to integrate engineering design requirements into production.
• Use FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception to start-up and certification.
• Use Lean Six Sigma tools to drive continuous product improvements, integrate automation solutions, and increase yield.
• Generate manufacturing assembly documentation and provide direct support in day-to-day operations.
• Design and implement manufacturing aids and tools for precision locating, drilling, fastening, bonding.
• Active participation in program scheduling to coordinate production timelines and identify critical path items.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

CAD design (3DX/CATIA)

ERP tools (PLEX)

Tools

3DX/CATIA

PLEX ERP

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Structural Assembly team on the weekend shift to improve cycle times, reduce labor hours, and cut non-conformances in airframe assembly.

You will link Engineering to Production, develop work instructions, apply FMEA/DOE, and drive lean manufacturing with automation to enhance yield. 12-hour shifts Fri-Sun, full-time role based in Vermont.