Product Quality Engineer Area Lead
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. The Product Quality Engineer Area Lead is a people-leader responsible for managing and developing a team of Product Quality Engineers supporting a specific product or functional area. This role balances technical oversight with personnel leadership, resource planning, and execution of quality objectives aligned with program and business goals. It is expected this will be a working lead position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- 7+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability quality engineering
- Strong knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements and quality systems
- Proven ability to balance technical depth with people leadership
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers strongly preferred
- Lean, Six Sigma, or ASQ certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Product Quality Engineers and Inspectors
- Assign resources and prioritize quality engineering work across programs
- Ensure consistent application of quality standards, tools, and processes
- Escalate and manage quality risks impacting safety, schedule, or compliance
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program leadership on quality strategy
- Review and approve major investigations, CAPA, and quality deliverables
- Support hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development
- Drive continuous improvement across the assigned product quality area
- Perform product quality engineering daily tasks
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units
- Performance Stock Units
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Daily lunch provided
- Flight lessons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
