Manufacturing Engineer - Weekend Shift | Structural Assembly

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Structural Assembly is where the major components of the aircraft get built. This means drilling, fastening, and bonding parts together to build the wing, fuselage, empennage, and booms, then joining them together to produce the airframe.</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 16px;">As a Manufacturing Engineer working within the Structural Assembly team, you will be supporting airframe assembly on the weekend shift and driving process and design improvements to decrease cycle time, labor hours, and non-conformances.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><strong>How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:</strong></div> <ul> <li>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</li> <li>Plan, create, and improve work instructions to integrate engineering design requirements of structural, system, and experimental components into production in an optimal assembly sequence                        </li> <li>Use FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc.</li> <li>Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception to start-up and certification</li> <li>Use Lean Six Sigma tools to drive continuous product improvements, integrate automation solutions, and increase yield</li> <li>Generate manufacturing assembly documentation and provide direct support of personnel in the day-to-day execution of manufacturing, inspection, and test operations</li> <li>Design and implement manufacturing aids and tools to assist with precision locating, drilling, fastening, and bonding of structures</li> <li>Active participation in program scheduling, to coordinate production timelines and identify critical path items</li> </ul> <div><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Highly motivated to expedite and improve aircraft production</li> <li>Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Hands-on experience building and fixing things</li> <li>Strong communication skills (verbal and written)</li> <li>Experience working with cross-functional teams (production, design, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing)</li> <li>Flexibility and comfort in working in a quickly changing environment</li> <li>Direct experience working in manufacturing</li> <li>Experience with CAD design - 3DX/CATIA preferred</li> <li>Experience with ERP system tools – PLEX will be considered an asset</li> </ul> <div><strong>Above and Beyond Qualifications:</strong></div> <ul> <li>Experience as a manufacturing engineer performing lineside support, creating work instructions, defining assembly processes, and designing tools</li> <li>Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation, such as drawings and specifications</li> <li>Adept understanding of GD&T</li> <li>Adept at interpreting and understanding quality documentation and requirements</li> <li>Knowledgeable with ASTM, AS/ISO9001, and Type Cert Aircraft processes</li> <li>Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques</li> <li>Experience working with composite and aluminum structures</li> <li>Experience working with large vehicles or structures</li> <li>Experience working with process heavy techniques such as bonding</li> <li>Knowledge of manual/automated drilling techniques, tooling, robotics, and hardware</li> <li>Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors</li> </ul> <div><strong>Weekend Schedule & Hours</strong></div> <ul> <li>This position follows a weekend shift schedule, supporting production on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday</li> <li>Production shifts are 12 hours each day</li> <li>This role is a full-time, salaried, position</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>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.</p></div><div class="title">Compensation</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$80,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$110,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div…