Manufacturing Engineer, Electromechanical Systems
BETA Technologies · South Burlington, VT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at BETA Technologies (aerospace & defense) in South Burlington, VT. Product/equipment Validation experience (i.e.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, PPAP, GD&T, DOE
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 182 live postings that list pay, out of 500 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 499 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $105k–$145k, from 180 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 54%
- ✓ Team leadership 28%
- FMEA 26%
- Automation 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, PPAP, GD&T, DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: BETA Technologies in South Burlington
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Full description from BETA TechnologiesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Develops initial and final production readiness plans for new designs
- ✓Evaluates producibility of new designs through application/implementation of various process techniques and equipment capability studies
- ✓Works to meet quality and productivity goals for established or planned processes
- ✓Ensure Manufacturing Process Instructions are understandable, on-line, up to date and ready for production
- ✓Works in conjunction with engineering to develop consistent and repeatable processes that can be quantified by use of statistics or other verification and validation tools.
- ✓Analyze production data to identify processes causing inefficiencies in overall process performance
- ✓Lead continuous improvement implementation and productivity improvement
- ✓Promotes an atmosphere of excellence, high sense of urgency, high energy and exceptional communication
- ✓Understand certification
requirements
and assess and reduce certification risks in the overall process
- ✓Plan sufficient capacity to meet business targets for production output
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
- ✓2-5+ years of professional experience in assembly and test processes
- ✓Strong foundation of problem-solving skills, statistical process control, design of experiments, and simulation techniques
- ✓Understanding of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, and capacity planning techniques
- ✓Product/equipment Validation experience (i.e. AQAP, PPAP)
- ✓Exceptional project management and leadership skills
- ✓Strong verbal and written internal and external communication skills
- ✓Able to read and understand Engineering drawings (including GD&T)
- ✓Willingness and ability to travel domestically or internationally
- ✓Demonstrated Lean Six Sigma experience
Above and Beyond
Qualifications
- ✓Aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing experience
- ✓Exposure to rapid manufacturing growth and preferably startup experience
- ✓Understanding of design for manufacture, design for assembly analyses
- ✓Certification/Certificate in Lean Manufacturing
- ✓Ability to flex shifts to support production
- ✓Project Planning, cross-function leader of teams involving internal and external stakeholders.
- ✓Cellular manufacturing, flow, pull, line balancing, standard work and time standards
- ✓Self-motivated, results oriented, and can work prioritize workload with minimal supervision
- ✓PLEX ERP system experience
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.
We are changing aerospace. BETA is seeking a passionate, outside-the-box thinker who will design, implement, and improve assembly processes for Alia manufacturing. You will work with a bright and motivated cross-functional team, and deliver turnkey solutions to enable aerospace production at rate. Your work will bring the highest safety, quality, and efficiency while reducing overall, long-term costs. Your level of involvement will begin in the design phase of new programs all the way to stable, reliable production.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation
- •Provide recommendations regarding manufacturing personnel training and equipment
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- •Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
- •Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
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.
$85,000 — $115,000 USD
Build electric airplanes with us!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.