Program Quality Engineer | Quality

BETA Technologies
South Burlington, VT

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level Quality professionals who lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects in aerospace manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience leading cross-functional teams in aerospace manufacturing
    — “Lead cross functional continuous improvement projects to facilitate efficient processes and manufacturing flow with a focus on compliance.”
  • Candidates who can translate process improvements into measurable company goals
    — “Build and maintain a visible quality metrics dashboard that connects continuous improvement to company goals.”

Things to consider

  • Compensation is based on evolving role needs and may vary beyond the listed range
    — “We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role.”
  • The role requires a high level of emotional intelligence and team leadership skills
    — “Motivated self starter with exceptional ability for indirect influence and team leadership with a high degree of emotional intelligence and ability to modify methods for audience.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience leading continuous improvement events like Kaizen or Value Stream Mapping
    — “Lead continuous improvement events such as Kaizen, Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, RRCA, 5S, Standard Work.”
  • Highlight skills in APQP, PFMEA, and root cause analysis with specific project examples
    — “Proficiency in structured root cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DIVE, or equivalent), APQP, PFMEA”
  • Showcase experience in identifying and implementing cross-program improvements
    — “Identify opportunities for improvements to be leveraged across similar process/assemblies as well as other programs.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • lead continuous improvement projects
  • drive process enhancements
  • perform verification and validation
  • build quality metrics dashboard
  • recommend QMS updates
Typical background
quality engineeringmanufacturing qualitycontinuous improvement

Skills & requirements

Required

Continuous ImprovementProcess MappingRoot Cause AnalysisAPQPQuality MetricsTeam LeadershipEmotional Intelligence

Preferred

As9100d Lead AuditorLean Six SigmaAerospace ManufacturingLean ManufacturingVisual Factory

Stack & domain

Quality ManagementContinuous ImprovementProcess MappingValue Stream MappingRoot Cause AnalysisAPQPPfmeaSPCGD&TInspection DataAs9100d14 CFR Part 21Lean ManufacturingFactory Floor LayoutKanbansInventory ManagementVisual FactoryLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationProblem SolvingInfluenceEmotional IntelligenceAs9100d Lead AuditorLean / Six Sigma Green BeltLean / Six Sigma Black Belt

About the role

Original posting from BETA Technologies via Greenhouse

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.

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.

Lead cross functional continuous improvement projects to facilitate efficient processes and manufacturing flow with a focus on compliance. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Production Engineering, Production Technicians and Quality to define processes and improvement opportunities.  Efforts will primarily be focused on continuous improvement but may also incorporate corrective and preventive action projects.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

Lead Continuous improvement teams to drive process improvements creating efficiency and standardization in support of company goals. 

Lead continuous improvement events such as Kaizen, Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, RRCA, 5S, Standard Work. 

Perform process walks, operator observations, and lead MFG team discussions to drive process enhancements to reduce variation.  

Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) to drive quality upstream into the design process.   

Perform verification and validation of improvements to understand effectiveness. 

Identify opportunities for improvements to be leveraged across similar process/assemblies as well as other programs.  

Drive a culture of continuous improvement through training and other communication methods. 

Build and maintain a visible quality metrics dashboard that connects continuous improvement to company goals. 

Recommend and support updates to QMS procedures, work instructions, and forms when projects reveal process gaps or documentation deficiencies 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field — or equivalent demonstrated competence 

3+ years in a manufacturing quality role, with direct hands-on experience running continuous improvement projects/events through to verified closure 

Proficiency in structured root cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DIVE, or equivalent), APQP, PFMEA 

Working knowledge of AS9100D and 14 CFR Part 21 requirements 

Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and interpret inspection data 

Motivated self starter with exceptional ability for indirect influence and team leadership with a high degree of emotional intelligence and ability to modify methods for audience. 

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

AS9100D Lead Auditor certification 

Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt 

Aerospace or defense manufacturing background 

Experience with lean manufacturing, factory floor layout, kanbans, inventory management, visual factory

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.

Compensation$120,000—$150,000 USDBuild 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 healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

Source: BETA Technologies careers (Greenhouse)

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