Weekend Manufacturing Engineer, Structural Assembly

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.

Structural Assembly is where the major components of the aircraft get built. This means drilling, fastening, and bonding parts together to build the wing, fuselage, empennage, and booms, then joining them together to produce the airframe.

As a Manufacturing Engineer working within the Structural Assembly team, you will be supporting airframe assembly on the weekend shift and driving process and design improvements to decrease cycle time, labor hours, and non-conformances.

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

Plan, create, and improve work instructions to integrate engineering design requirements of structural, system, and experimental components into production in an optimal assembly sequence

Use FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc.

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 of personnel in the day-to-day execution of manufacturing, inspection, and test operations

Design and implement manufacturing aids and tools to assist with precision locating, drilling, fastening, and bonding of structures

Active participation in program scheduling, to coordinate production timelines and identify critical path items

Minimum Qualifications:

Highly 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 working 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

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

Experience as a manufacturing engineer performing lineside support, creating work instructions, defining assembly processes, and designing tools

Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation, such as drawings and specifications

Adept understanding of GD&T

Adept at interpreting and understanding quality documentation and requirements

Knowledgeable with ASTM, AS/ISO9001, and Type Cert Aircraft processes

Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques

Experience working with composite and aluminum structures

Experience working with large vehicles or structures

Experience working with process heavy techniques such as bonding

Knowledge of manual/automated drilling techniques, tooling, robotics, and hardware

Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors

Weekend Schedule & Hours

This position follows a weekend shift schedule, supporting production on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Production shifts are 12 hours each day

This role is a full-time, salaried, position

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$80,000 — $110,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

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.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.