Product Quality Engineer | Quality

About the role

BETA Technologies is dedicated to revolutionizing electric aviation through innovation and sustainability. The Product Quality Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products, collaborating across various departments to prevent and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes for product development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Airworthiness, Program Operations, and Supply Chain teams to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Perform root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for product issues.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulatory standards (e.g., FAA, EASA) and industry best practices.
• Establish and monitor key quality metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Review design changes, engineering specifications, and test plans for quality implications.
• Participate in product testing, validation, and verification to confirm conformance to requirements.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address complex product or process issues.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, or high-reliability manufacturing environments, preferably in the aviation or defense industries.
• Proven experience in program-level quality engineering, risk management, and CAPA processes.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, 8D, root cause analysis, SPC).
• Proficient with statistical tools, root cause analysis methods, and quality management software.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and evolving environment.
• Experience with composite materials, electric propulsion systems, battery technology, or aviation sub-systems.
• Familiarity with aviation standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, FAA/EASA guidelines).
• Six Sigma or Lean certification.
• APQP and PPAP expertise.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for reliability (DFR) principles.

Qualifications

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to walk, stand, and move through production, test, or hangar areas as needed.
• Occasional lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds.
• May require use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
• Occasional travel to suppliers, test sites, or partner facilities may be required.
• Exposure to typical aerospace prototyping environments including noise, tools, and test equipment.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and tools.
• Experience with composite materials, electric propulsion systems, and battery technology.
• Understanding of aviation regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including RSUs and PSUs.
• Onsite healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch provided.
• Flight lessons included.
• Additional perks and benefits.

Pay

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

• Compensation range: $85,000 - $115,000 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.

Contact

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

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