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Salary: USD 85,000 - 105,000 / annual
BETA Technologies is revolutionizing electric aviation and seeking an Associate Supplier Development Engineer to support a cross-functional team spanning Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, and Design Engineering. You will evaluate current and potential supplier capabilities, develop and implement improvement plans, and drive continuous process improvements across the supply chain for ground support equipment (GSE). The role focuses on enhancing delivery, quality, and cost performance while ensuring suppliers meet rigorous aerospace standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying product improvements to enhance producibility, reduce risk, and lower costs
- Acting as a technical liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
- Driving corrective actions to resolve complex manufacturing defects and eliminate root causes
- Inspecting parts and assemblies to improve quality at both BETA and supplier facilities
- Determining and developing quality requirements aligned with ISO 9001 standards
- Defining and developing processes to support quality requirements and business needs
- Conducting supplier assessments to evaluate processes and drive continuous improvement
- Demonstrating innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, and self-direction
The company offers a competitive total compensation package including Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, daily lunch, and flight lessons.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of manufacturing experience
- BA/BS degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent years of experience
- US Person status required
- Experience with Digital Product Definition, 2D drawings, drafting standards, and GD&T
- Experience in a Lean/Manufacturing Engineering position
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience reviewing First Article Inspections per AS9102 or auditing per AS9100D
- Experience integrating ISO 9001 requirements into systems and processes
- Willingness to travel domestically or internationally
- Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques
- Experience drafting and implementing manufacturing and quality processes
- Excellent interpersonal skills
