Manufacturing Engineer | Structural Assembly

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

About The Position

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. As a Manufacturing Engineer working within the Structural Assembly team, you will be actively participating in product development and design-driven towards lean manufacturing capabilities, assembly flow, maintainability, functional testing, and tooling requirements as well as troubleshooting structures/systems installation on the production line. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: A Manufacturing Engineer is the link between Engineering and Production and has the role of defining and implementing assembly /installation methods to produce complex assemblies and complete aircraft

Requirements

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Experience working with cross-functional teams (mechanical design, electrical design, software, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing)
Flexibility and comfort in working in a quickly changing environment.
Direct experience working in a Lean/Manufacturing Engineering position
Experience with CAD design - 3DX and Delmia preferred
Experience with ERP system tools – PLEX will be considered an asset
Willingness to travel domestically or internationally (Canada)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment creating work instructions, leading a manufacturing team, and/or performing production and process planning and troubleshooting
Knowledgeable with ASTM, AS/ISO9001, and Type Cert Aircraft processes.
Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques
Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation, such as drawings and specifications
Adept at interpreting and understanding quality documentation and requirements
Working knowledge of a large variety of materials aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc. as well as fasteners Cherry Maxibolts, Hi-Lites/Loks, Composi-lok Type 3
Knowledge of manual/automated drilling techniques, tooling, robotics, and hardware
Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Plan and document work instructions to integrate engineering design requirements of structural, system, and experimental components into production in an optimal assembly sequence
Demonstrated ability using FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc.
Developing, configuring, and optimizing industrial processes from inception to start-up and certification
Use of Lean Six Sigma tools to lead development and implementation of Lean Initiative to drive continuous product improvements, integrate automation solutions, and increase yield
Generate manufacturing assembly documentation and provide direct support of personnel in the day-to-day execution of manufacturing, inspection, and test operations
Design and implementation of manufacturing aids and tools to assist with precision locating, drilling, and fastening of structures
Active participation in program scheduling, GEMBA, or other visual representations to coordination production timelines and identify critical path items

Benefits

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.

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