BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 17 hours ago
Advanced Manufacturing & Process Engineer | Manufacturing Engineering
South Burlington, VT
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expBETA Technologies is committed to revolutionizing electric aviation through innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing and Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing capabilities and support the growth of the company by providing manufacturability feedback and leading automation integration efforts.
AerospaceAir TransportationBatteryMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Function as R&D process development lead, supporting rapid prototyping, proof of concept, and pilot manufacturing runs to accelerate innovation
Apply Design For Manufacture (DFM) principles to redesign parts and assemblies for improved manufacturability and cost efficiency
Assess product readiness for manufacturing and establish early plans for transition to production
Reengineer manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to increase production capacity and quality
Collaborate cross-functionally with design, tooling, and engineering teams to provide process and manufacturability feedback during product development
Integrate automation and advanced manufacturing technologies to optimize throughput and operational efficiency
Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation including BOMs, process flows, and work instructions
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve yield and reduce defects
Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers, fostering technical growth and continuous improvement
Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance
Support the scaling of innovative aerospace manufacturing processes across multi-site operations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in engineering and manufacturing roles in aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing
Strong expertise in Design For Manufacture (DFM) and concurrent engineering principles for complex parts and assemblies
Proven experience redesigning engineered components and processes to improve manufacturability and production scalability
Experience working cross-functionally with design and tooling teams to provide manufacturability and process feedback during design and development reviews
Hands-on knowledge of advanced manufacturing methods, including CNC machining, additive manufacturing (3D printing), molding, casting, welding (MIG, TIG, laser), laser cutting, and water jet cutting
Skilled at reengineering manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment, with an emphasis on automation integration to increase manufacturing capacity
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Catia, SolidWorks, or equivalent design and prototyping support
Familiarity with CAM software and digital collaboration platforms
Ability to manage production documentation, work with suppliers and contract manufacturers, and ensure quality standards
Leadership and mentoring ability to support and develop manufacturing engineers within the team and across the organization
Excellent collaboration skills, capable of working effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience in aerospace or advanced technology manufacturing sectors
Strong understanding of materials science, mechanical systems, and precision manufacturing processes
Background in rapid prototyping, proof of concept development, and scaling novel technologies
Familiarity with automation systems, robotics, and manufacturing process controls
Experience supporting multi-site and international manufacturing operations
Company
BETA TECHNOLOGIES
Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
GE AerospaceState of MichiganQatar Investment Authority
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
2025-08-28Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
Kyle Clark
Team Member
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