Beta Technologies

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Beta Technologies$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field - or equivalent
  • 8+ years in a manufacturing quality role with experience in continuous improvement projects/events
  • Proficiency in structured root cause analysis methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, DIVE, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of AS9100D and 14 CFR Part 21 requirements
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret inspection data
  • Motivated self-starter with strong emotional intelligence and team leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and lead cross-functional teams for process improvements
  • Facilitate continuous improvement events like Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping
  • Conduct process walks and discussions to identify enhancement opportunities
  • Lead APQP initiatives to ensure quality is embedded in design processes
  • Verify and validate improvements to assess effectiveness
  • Identify and leverage improvement opportunities across the company
  • Develop a continuous improvement program and promote a culture of progress
  • Maintain a quality metrics dashboard aligned with company goals

Benefits

  • Competitive Total Compensation package with Restricted and Performance Stock Units
  • Onsite healthcare in Vermont
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Daily lunch provided on-site
  • Unique perks like flight lessons and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
  • Use indirect influence to assemble and lead cross functional teams to drive process improvements, creating efficiency and standardization in support of company goals
  • Facilitate 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 BETA
  • Assist in developing a Beta continuous improvement program and 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
  • 8+ 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 USD

Build 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.

About Beta Technologies

Beta Technologies, is a Burlington, Vermont-based aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical take off and landing aircraft for the cargo and logistics industry. The company has also developed a network of specially designed charging infrastructure to support their aircraft. The company was founded by Kyle Clark in 2017.
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