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Manufacturing Engineer | Final Assembly
BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT, USA
Posted on Jun 21, 2025
As a valued team member, we want to make the internal application process as smooth and simple as we can for you! Please don’t stress about spending hours polishing your resume or crafting the perfect cover letter to get noticed- your application will be reviewed and we will weigh your contributions and performance up to this point more heavily than a piece of paper.
Actively participate in product development and design review process to drive design manufacturability, assembly flow, maintainability, functional testing, and tooling requirements as well as troubleshooting structures/systems installation on the production line.
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 and document work instructions to integrate engineering design requirements of structural, system, and experimental components into production in an optimal assembly sequence Plan and document modification and repair work instructions
- Creation of Condition of Supply documentation to inform suppliers on delivery requirements of components to the final assembly line
- Participate in the planning and implementation of production changes and the introduction of new configurations. Participate in the Change Review Board Process
- Contribute to root cause investigation of production nonconformances and examine potential solutions considering the cost and risk of a repair
- Participate in the definitions of tooling and equipment requirements, according to the optimal methodology considering the health/safety aspect
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (mechanical design, electrical design, software, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing)
- Flexibility and comfort in working in a quickly changing environment
- Experience with CAD design - 3DX and Delmia preferred
- Experience with ERP system tools – PLEX will be considered an asset
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
- Experience in a manufacturing environment creating work instructions, leading a manufacturing team, and/or performing production and process planning and troubleshooting
- Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques
- Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation, such as drawings and specifications
- Adept at interpreting and understanding quality documentation and requirements
- Working knowledge of a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc)
- Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors will be considered an asset
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.