Aerospace Manufacturing Standards Specialist

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.

The Methods and Standards team, within Production Engineering, is seeking a Aerospace Manufacturing Standards Specialist (also known as a Workmanship Specialist) to contribute to the establishment and documentation of standard workmanship criteria across all production activities. This individual will be instrumental in the creation of written standards, collecting and identifying representative samples, and creating visual aids to bring clarity to ambiguous or subjective requirements. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the production process from part to product and the ability to see how fine details of process execution affect downstream work cells.

Success in this role means workmanship standards are defined to capture the boundary of acceptable and unacceptable defects. These standards establish practical, unambiguous, and enforceable acceptance criteria which bridge the gap between design intent and shop floor execution. Through the process of continuous improvement, this role facilitates closing the loop between process capabilities, design standards, and standard shop practices.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Define and document workmanship acceptance criteria through written standards, representative samples, and visual aids, in accordance with BETA QMS and AS9100, ensuring clear and consistent application across all BETA production areas
• Resolve ambiguous or subjective requirements by establishing measurable acceptance limits that satisfy design intent while reflecting actual process capabilities
• Workmanship standards are trained and integrated into Work Instructions ensuring ready access to relevant guidance at point of use
• Collaborate across MRB, Materials & Processes, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Technicians, and Training to align workmanship criteria with manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and operator skill development
• Refine manufacturing acceptance limits on an ongoing basis, incorporating production feedback and lessons learned to improve downstream efficiency and reduce unnecessary rework or rejection

Minimum Qualifications:

• Direct experience interpreting complex drawings and specifications to capture design intent and translating it into workmanship acceptance criteria
• Experience in the manufacture of regulated products in a low-volume, high-mix environment; aviation manufacturing experience is most preferred
• Demonstrated experience with product acceptance or establishing acceptance criteria within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management system
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, PLM systems (Dassault 3DExperience preferred), and web-based applications
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and take pride in your work product
• Big-picture view of manufacturing operations with a deep appreciation for the fine details that affect downstream quality
• Ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders including engineering, quality, production, and training
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, rapidly growing, entrepreneurial work environment
• A passion for learning, teaching, and continuous improvement, with the drive to execute for the benefit of the whole organization

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following subjects is highly desirable:

• Advanced composite manufacturing
• Battery energy storage systems
• High precision machining
• Organic and/or metallurgical finishes
• Mechanical assembly of high precision rotating equipment
• High reliability electronic assembly

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of what a Team Member must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need an accommodation at any point, during the hiring process or on the job, please let us know. We're glad to work with you.

Depending on the role, the work may involve:

• Indoor and outdoor work in a range of conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and humid environments.
• Movement throughout the day, including varied amounts of walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Climbing ladders and stairs.
• Balancing, meaning keeping steady to prevent falls while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Handling objects, including seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, and punching.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Working with small parts and components (some positions).
• Working around variable noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals. These conditions require personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection.
• Office work using standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Travel by air or automobile.
• Working varying shifts and hours to keep operations running smoothly across the organization.

The specific vision abilities this role requires include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We're happy to talk through the specific requirements of this role during the interview process.

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

$100,000—$125,000 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and 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.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.