Production Quality Engineer - Structures en BETA Technologies
BETA Technologies · South Burlington, Estados Unidos De América · On-site
- Oficina en South Burlington
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 will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality processes throughout the product lifecycle—from design and development to production and field operations. This role ensures that our electric aviation products meet rigorous safety, regulatory, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for advancing clean aviation technology.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes for product development and manufacturing.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Airworthiness, Program Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify and mitigate quality risks.
- Perform root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for product issues.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA) and industry best practices.
- Establish and monitor key quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Review design changes, engineering specifications, and test plans for quality implications.
- Participate in product testing, validation, and verification to confirm conformance to requirements.
- Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address complex product or process issues.
- Provide training and guidance on quality standards, tools, and methodologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing environments, preferably in the aviation or defense industries
- Proven experience in program-level quality engineering, risk management, and CAPA processes
- Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, SPC)
- Proficient with statistical tools, root cause analysis methods, and quality management software
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and evolving environment
- Experience with composite or metallic structures, electric propulsion systems, battery technology, or aviation sub-systems
- Familiarity with aviation standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, FAA/EASA guidelines)
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
- APQP and PPAP expertise
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR) principles
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- This position requires a mix of office-based work and time spent in lab, hangar, or manufacturing environments
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to walk, stand, and move through production, test, or hangar areas as needed
- Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds
- May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas
- Occasional travel to suppliers, test sites, or partner facilities may be required
- Exposure to typical aerospace prototyping environments including noise, tools, and test equipment
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.
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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.
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