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Program Quality Engineer

BETA Technologies · South Burlington, VT

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
3+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at BETA Technologies (aerospace & defense) in South Burlington, VT. Lead/Drive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) initiatives (PFMEA, control Plans, SPC, etc.) to drive quality upstream into the design process.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, 5S

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How this role compares

Against 7 other live quality postings in Vermont.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 88%
  • ✓ Lean 75%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 75%
  • ✓ AS9100 63%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 50%
  • CAPA 38%

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This plant: BETA Technologies in South Burlington

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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.

$120,000 — $150,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

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

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.

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

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