Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States; manufacturing production-line work with willingness to travel domestically or internationally, including Canada.

Salary: $80,000–$110,000 USD per year, plus equity for full-time team members.

Company

Develop electric aircraft with a focus on sustainable aviation and manufacturing innovation.

What you will do

• Define and implement assembly and installation methods for complex aircraft structures and systems.
• Plan and document work instructions and optimal assembly sequences for structural, system, and experimental components.
• Develop, configure, and optimize industrial processes from inception through start-up and certification.
• Apply FMEA, DOE, and Lean Six Sigma tools to identify root causes, execute corrective actions, improve yield, and implement automation.
• Generate manufacturing documentation and support manufacturing, inspection, and test operations.
• Design manufacturing aids and tooling for precision locating, drilling, and fastening, while supporting production scheduling and critical-path coordination.

Requirements

• Direct experience in a Lean or Manufacturing Engineering position.
• Experience working with cross-functional mechanical, electrical, software, quality, supply chain, certification, and manufacturing teams.
• Experience with CAD design; 3DX and Delmia are preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems; PLEX is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment and willingness to travel domestically or internationally, including Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience creating work instructions, leading manufacturing teams, production and process planning, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of ASTM, AS/ISO9001, and type-certification aircraft processes.
• Knowledge of design for assembly, lean manufacturing, capacity planning, aircraft structures, systems, or interiors.
• Experience with aluminum, steel, composites, foam, aircraft fasteners, manual or automated drilling, tooling, robotics, and hardware.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on sustainability and electric aviation.
• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time employees.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont, medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons, and additional employee perks.
• Employment is contingent on a successful background check; BETA participates in E-Verify.