Senior Program Quality Engineer | Quality

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

7d•$120,000 - $150,000

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field — or equivalent demonstrated competence
8+ years in a manufacturing quality role, with direct hands-on experience running continuous improvement projects/events through to verified closure
Proficiency in structured root cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DIVE, or equivalent), APQP, PFMEA
Working knowledge of AS9100D and 14 CFR Part 21 requirements
Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and interpret inspection data
Motivated self starter with exceptional ability for indirect influence and team leadership with a high degree of emotional intelligence and ability to modify methods for audience

Nice To Haves

AS9100D Lead Auditor certification
Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
Experience with lean manufacturing, factory floor layout, kanbans, inventory management, visual factory

Responsibilities

Use indirect influence to assemble and lead cross functional teams to drive process improvements, creating efficiency and standardization in support of company goals
Facilitate continuous improvement events such as Kaizen, Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, RRCA, 5S, Standard Work
Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation
Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) to drive quality upstream into the design process
Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness
Identify opportunities for improvements to be leveraged across BETA
Assist in developing a Beta continuous improvement program and drive a culture of continuous improvement through training and other communication methods
Build and maintain a visible quality metrics dashboard that connects continuous improvement to company goals
Recommend and support updates to QMS procedures, work instructions, and forms when projects reveal process gaps or documentation deficiencies