Weekend Manufacturing Engineer, Structural Assembly
BETA Technologies · South Burlington, VT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at BETA Technologies (aerospace & defense) in South Burlington, VT. Plan, create, and improve work instructions to integrate engineering design requirements of structural, system, and experimental components into production in an optimal assembly sequence.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, FMEA, GD&T, DOE
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live manufacturing postings in Vermont.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 80%
- ✓ Root cause 80%
- ✓ Automation 70%
- ✓ GD&T 60%
- ✓ Tooling 60%
- ✓ CATIA / NX 60%
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This plant: BETA Technologies in South Burlington
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requirements
of structural, system, and experimental components into production in an optimal assembly sequence
- ✓Use FMEA & DOE techniques to determine root cause and execute corrective actions of manufacturing process problems, workmanship defects, test failures, etc.
- ✓Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception to start-up and certification
- ✓Use Lean Six Sigma tools 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 implement manufacturing aids and tools to assist with precision locating, drilling, fastening, and bonding of structures
- ✓Active participation in program scheduling, to coordinate production timelines and identify critical path items
Qualifications
- ✓Highly motivated to expedite and improve aircraft production
- ✓Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- ✓Hands-on experience building and fixing things
- ✓Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- ✓Experience working with cross-functional teams (production, design, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing)
- ✓Flexibility and comfort in working in a quickly changing environment
- ✓Direct experience working in manufacturing
- ✓Experience with CAD design - 3DX/CATIA preferred
- ✓Experience with ERP system tools – PLEX will be considered an asset
Above and Beyond
Qualifications
- ✓Experience as a manufacturing engineer performing lineside support, creating work instructions, defining assembly processes, and designing tools
- ✓Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation, such as drawings and specifications
- ✓Adept understanding of GD&T
- ✓Adept at interpreting and understanding quality documentation and
requirements
- ✓Knowledgeable with ASTM, AS/ISO9001, and Type Cert Aircraft processes
- ✓Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques
- ✓Experience working with composite and aluminum structures
- ✓Experience working with large vehicles or structures
- ✓Experience working with process heavy techniques such as bonding
- ✓Knowledge of manual/automated drilling techniques, tooling, robotics, and hardware
- ✓Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors
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.
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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.
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.
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.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation
- •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, create, and improve work instructions to integrate engineering design
Weekend Schedule & Hours
- •This position follows a weekend shift schedule, supporting production on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- •Production shifts are 12 hours each day
- •This role is a full-time, salaried, position
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!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
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