Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Product Launch & Scalability \u007C Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

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 seeking a high-impact Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help shape the future of electric aircraft manufacturing by driving strategic process innovations to enable scalable, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role will take a data-driven, systems-level approach to modeling manufacturing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and developing step-change improvements in automation, cycle time, and labor efficiency.

As a key contributor to our long-term production strategy, this engineer will work across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality to develop and implement advanced tooling, automation strategies, and vertical integration solutions. Their work will ensure that production processes evolve to meet future demand, supporting FAA Part 21 conformity and Part 23 certification requirements as we streamline and scale our production.

This role is an opportunity to be at the forefront of electric aircraft production, influencing how next-generation aerospace manufacturing is built from the ground up.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation :

• Model and analyze production workflows to identify constraints and design scalable solutions.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to improve cycle time, labor efficiency, and cost.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to align engineering, operations, and supply chain teams on strategic objectives.
• Drive implementation of advanced manufacturing tooling and technologies, including robotics, automation, and digital production systems.
• Optimize material flow, supply chain logistics, and kitting to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Evaluate vertical integration vs. outsourcing for maximum efficiency.
• Partner with design and NPI teams to ensure products are engineered for manufacturability (DFM).
• Optimize inspection, quality, and test processes while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Establish data-driven KPIs and predictive models to guide production scalability efforts.
• Ensure all manufacturing improvements support FAA Part 21 production requirements and Part 23 certification.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to align teams on operational improvements.

Minimum Qualifications :

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

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.

Build electric airplanes with us!

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.