Mechanical Design Engineer | Production Tooling
About the role
BETA Technologies is dedicated to revolutionizing electric aviation through innovation and sustainability. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Design tools, jigs, fixtures and machines to support manufacturing processes
- Develop solutions for efficiency, rate, quality, ergonomics, safety or other target areas of improvement
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes to enable optimization with improved tooling/equipment
- Work with the product design team to improve the design of parts and assemblies for manufacturability - datums, handling features, requirements, etc.
- Lead process ideation, creation and development efforts
- Support commissioning and validation of tooling and equipment
- Prototype and test tooling concepts
- Fabricate and modify parts as needed, including tasks such as machining and welding
- Develop maintenance and troubleshooting documentation including qualification and calibration procedures
- Stay up to date on the latest advancements in the industry
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering degree with a strong focus on Mechanical Design from an accredited university
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical design
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Catia preferred) with experience in Structural FEA
- Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, experience with ASME Y-14.5 preferred
- Self-starter that is well organized, disciplined, team player, and possesses strong communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, and application lifecycle
- Experience with manufacturing tooling design
- Experience with designing and implementing industrial automation solutions
- Understanding of material properties and their appropriate application
- Experience in most of the following areas of design and test: composites, thermal design, structural analysis, shock and vibe
- Able to be active on their feet for a full 8-hour shift
- Able to lift 25lbs
- Able to spend several hours in front of a computer
Qualifications
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.
Benefits
We offer 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 provide daily lunch, flight lessons, and a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.
Pay
$80,000 - $110,000 USD
Schedule
Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate your needs.