Design for Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction | Manufacturing Engineering at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aviation, Aerospace, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Experience with design, fabrication and testing new products or technologies
Working knowledge of a variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, coatings) and manufacturing processes (drilling, lathe, mill, welder, bonding, abrasion, etc.)
Experience working with cross-functional teams (mechanical design, electrical design, software, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing)
Adept at interpreting and understanding engineering documentation (drawings, specifications) and quality documentation/requirements
Experience with CAD design (3DX and Delmia preferred)
Great organizational skills

Responsibilities

Work with aircraft design teams to ensure new designs are easy to manufacture, developing trade studies and fabrication plans
Work with supply chain and fabrication teams to develop make vs buy strategy, promoting cross-team communication
Collect, review, and report on production data to develop ideas for technological advancements
Develop reports outlining plan, cost, estimated benefit, and ROI for new technology to gain buy-in from teams
Maintain a list of design and manufacturing improvements with an implementation roadmap
Work with tool design, production, and facilities teams to plan introduction of new products/technology
Design tools and floor plan layouts as required
Work with internal/external fabricators to manufacture parts
Become an expert on manufacturing processes for aircraft fabrication and assembly to develop improvement ideas
Understand aircraft material systems requirements and associated tooling
Create assembly/part level drawings, technical data packages, and BOMs as required
Follow aircraft Design, Review, and Change processes
Document first article builds, highlighting learnings and improvements
Work with production to develop handoff plan for seamless introduction
Review production data post-introduction and report on benefits
Mentor team members and coordinate agile team goals/timelines
Participate in cross-functional design reviews
Develop scalable manufacturing processes in parallel with product design

Skills

Design for Manufacturing

New Product Introduction

Tooling Development

Project Management

Trade Studies

Fabrication Planning

Supply Chain Management

Production Data Analysis

ROI Analysis

Beta Technologies

Develops eVTOL aircraft and charging systems

About Beta Technologies

BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure needed to support them. Their eVTOL aircraft are designed for both passenger and cargo transport, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional air travel. The company also installs and maintains charging systems, ensuring that clients have the necessary support for electric flight. BETA Technologies stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that includes both the aircraft and the infrastructure, catering to commercial airlines and logistics companies. The goal of BETA Technologies is to make air travel greener, safer, and more efficient, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the aerospace sector.

South Burlington, VermontHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$1,171.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like ORB Aerospace could impact Beta's market share.

Dependence on state funding poses risks if government priorities shift away from electric aviation.

Rapid technological advancements could render Beta's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Beta Technologies focuses on clean aviation with electric aircraft and propulsion systems.

The company offers a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem, including aircraft and charging infrastructure.

Beta Technologies targets commercial airlines and logistics companies for sustainable air transport solutions.

Upsides

Beta Technologies raised $318 million in Series C funding in October 2024.

The FAA's updated eVTOL certification processes benefit Beta Technologies' aircraft approval.

Increased interest in urban air mobility drives demand for Beta's eVTOL aircraft.

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