Manufacturing Engineer | Composites

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.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help enable our composites team in scaling production, improving efficiency, and reducing costs for our composites manufacturing center. Composite Manufacturing Engineers at BETA are responsible for designing layup tools, fixturing, trim-jigs and work instructions for experimental and certified composite parts. Engineers take ownership of their designs and work with the team to bring first articles to production. This role will drive continuous improvements not just from the manufacturing line, but from integrating ideas for Design For Manufacturability (DFM) to the product design team and providing manufacturability inputs as a key stakeholder in design reviews. The ideal candidate will drive improvements in quality, cycle time, capacity and manufacturing costs of current production while enabling for the future with increased production rates.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Design tooling for composite infusion, wet-lay, prepreg processes.
• Fabricate parts using composite infusion, wet-lay, prepreg processes.
• Working hands-on in a shop environment as a team member on a range of composite fabrication tasks.
• Design shop aids and tooling to assist production.
• Evaluate,improve, and advance existing and new novel manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and streamline operations.
• Assisting in developing new manufacturing processes and technology.
• Experience building items requiring hands-on craftsmanship.
• Assist with timeline management and keep necessary teams updated on status and progress.
• Write work instructions, manufacturing drawings, specifications for above processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with wet layup, infusion, and prepreg manufacturing processes.
• Experience with surface modeling and tool design using Solidworks or Catia, including CPD, AICMA packages.

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

• Deep familiarity with additive and subtractive manufacturing processes.
• Work with a high level of quality and integrity.
• Maintain a work area in a neat, orderly, and organized manner.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems AS9100/NADCAP.
• 2+ years experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to be active on their feet for a full 8-hour shift.
• Able to lift 25lbs.
• Able to be in front of a computer for at least several hours.

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.