Manufacturing Engineer | Structural Assembly

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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer working within the Structural Assembly team, you will be actively participating in product development and design-driven towards lean manufacturing capabilities, assembly flow, maintainability, functional testing, and tooling requirements as well as troubleshooting structures/systems installation on the production line.

• 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
• Demonstrated ability using FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc.
• Developing, configuring, and optimizing industrial processes from inception to start-up and certification
• Use of Lean Six Sigma tools to lead development and implementation of Lean Initiative to drive continuous product improvements, integrate automation solutions, and increase yield
• Generate manufacturing assembly documentation and provide direct support of personnel in the day-to-day execution of manufacturing, inspection, and test operations
• Design and implementation of manufacturing aids and tools to assist with precision locating, drilling, and fastening of structures
• Active participation in program scheduling, GEMBA, or other visual representations to coordinate production timelines and identify critical path items

• 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.
• Direct experience working in a Lean/Manufacturing Engineering position
• 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 (Canada)

• Experience in a manufacturing environment creating work instructions, leading a manufacturing team, and/or performing production and process planning and troubleshooting
• Knowledgeable with ASTM, AS/ISO
  9001, and Type Cert Aircraft processes.
• 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. as well as fasteners Cherry Maxibolts, Hi-Lites/Loks, Composi-lok Type 3
• Knowledge of manual/automated drilling techniques, tooling, robotics, and hardware
• Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors will be considered an asset

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.

$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…