Product Quality Engineer Area Lead

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 Engineering Area Lead, Flight Test will be responsible leading a team developing, implementing, and maintaining quality processes specific to the Certification Flight Test Program—to maintain conformity of BETA aircraft operated for that purpose. This role ensures that our flight test vehicles meet rigorous safety, regulatory, and conformity requirements. The ideal candidate has experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for advancing clean aviation technology.

• Lead a team in development, implementation, and maintain quality assurance processes for the Certification Flight Test Program.
• Collaborate with Cert Flight Test Engineering, Flight Test Maintenance, 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/aircraft 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 aircraft flight test maintenance activities, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field or relevant applicable experience.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing environments, preferably in the aviation or defense industries.
• Experience leading a group of people in a rigorous quality environment.
• 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.

• Masters degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field or relevant applicable experience.
• Airframe and Powerplant Certificate.
• Inspection Authorization.
• Qualification as an FAA DAR-F
• Experience with in an aircraft flight test organization.
• Experience with composite materials, 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.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR) principles.

• 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…