Tooling Engineer - Composites | Manufacturing Engineering

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 Composites Tooling Engineer designs, validates, and continuously improves the molds, fixtures, cure tooling, and supporting equipment that enable safe, repeatable, and scalable composite-part production. This hands-on role partners with Composites Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to translate product requirements into robust production tooling and clear manufacturing documentation.How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:Design and release composite manufacturing tooling, including molds, trim and drill fixtures, assembly fixtures, inspection fixtures, caul plates, and handling equipmentDevelop tooling concepts and detailed designs that account for part geometry, tolerances, thermal behavior, demold strategy, ergonomics, durability, inspection access, and production rateOwn tooling from requirements capture through concept selection, CAD design, drawing release, supplier support, first-article validation, production handoff, maintenance, and continuous improvementPartner with Design Engineering to provide design-for-manufacturability feedback, including tooling splits, draft, ply drops, core transitions, bondline control, and access for layup, cure, trim, and inspectionWork directly with technicians on the production floor to observe tooling use, resolve issues rapidly, reduce variation and cycle time, and improve safety and ergonomicsCreate and maintain tooling drawings, bills of material, usage instructions, inspection criteria, and maintenance requirementsDefine and support tooling acceptance activities, including dimensional verification, scan-to-CAD comparison, fit checks, first-part inspection, and capability improvementsCoordinate with internal shops and external suppliers on fabrication approach, quoting, inspection, delivery, and tooling changesSupport composite process development and scale-up across layup, debulk, cure, bonding, trimming, drilling, and assembly operationsIdentify cost, capacity, quality, and throughput opportunities; develop technical requirements and business cases for new tooling and equipment capabilityContribute to standardized tooling design practices, reusable design solutions, lessons learned, and corrective-action activities for tooling-related issuesMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including design and delivery of production tooling, fixtures, or composite manufacturing equipmentProficiency in professional CAD and creation of engineering drawings; experience with NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools, including surface modeling workbenchesDemonstrated ability to independently design and deliver complex, multi-piece tooling from requirements through production useWorking knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and datum strategy for tooling and part interfacesAbility to interpret part models, engineering drawings, composite ply definitions, and manufacturing requirementsExperience supporting aerospace composite structures or another high-reliability, regulated manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with dimensional inspection methods, including CMM, laser scanning, or geometric/scan-data analysisStrong communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliersAbility to manage multiple priorities, take ownership of ambiguous technical problems, and work safely in a hands-on manufacturing environmentAbove and Beyond Qualifications:Knowledge of composite processes such as prepreg layup, resin infusion/VARTM, compression molding, wet layup, or out-of-autoclave curingExperience with machining, CNC programming considerations, additive manufacturing, and fabrication methods for composite toolingExperience designing tooling for high-temperature cure processes and managing coefficient-of-thermal-expansion effectsFamiliarity with PLM/PDM, configuration control, change management, and manufacturing-document release processesWorking knowledge of Python, MATLAB, VBA, or other automation tools used for engineering workflows, inspection analysis, or manufacturing dataPhysical Demands and Work Environment:This role is based in Burlington/South Burlington, Vermont and requires regular presence on the production floor. The engineer must be able to stand, walk, bend, and crouch for extended periods and occasionally lift or handle tooling components. Work may involve exposure to composite materials, resins, and curing agents; appropriate PPE is required. The environment includes both office and manufacturing settings, with varying noise levels and temperature conditions typical of an active aircraft production facilityThe 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$85,000—$115,000 USDBuild 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.