BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 15 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer | NPI Engineer
South Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expBETA Technologies is dedicated to revolutionizing electric aviation through innovation and sustainability. They are seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to focus on Design for Manufacture (DFM) and transition aircraft from prototype development into scalable production while collaborating across various engineering and manufacturing teams.
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Responsibilities
Become intimately familiar with the aircraft’s mechanical systems, design intent, and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved manufacturability, cost reduction, and production scalability
Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews for major assemblies and components, ensuring designs are optimized for production efficiency, process capability, and long‑term reliability
Partner with design engineering to translate prototype‑era concepts into production‑ready solutions through tolerance analysis, material selection, process optimization, and part simplification
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to define robust build processes, inspection criteria, and quality controls that support conformity and certification requirements
Drive cost‑effectiveness through value engineering, supplier engagement, and data‑driven trade studies that balance performance, manufacturability, and program targets
Work closely with supply chain to evaluate vendor capabilities, support make‑versus‑buy decisions, and ensure manufacturability is embedded early in sourcing strategies
Lead cross‑functional project teams through design maturation, build readiness, and production transition, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and certification
Support the creation of production documentation, including specifications, work instructions, tooling requirements, and conformity packages
Mentor junior engineers and help establish DFM best practices, design standards, and engineering governance across the organization
Provide hands‑on support during prototype builds, pilot production, and early manufacturing runs to validate design intent and resolve issues rapidly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering field
Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated, high‑precision manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience leading DFM efforts, maturing designs into production, and driving cross‑functional engineering projects
Strong background in manufacturing processes such as machining, composites, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and mechanical assembly
Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack‑ups, and metrology tools for precision manufacturing
Familiarity with conformity, quality systems, and certification processes (FAA or equivalent)
Proven ability to drive cost‑reduction initiatives and evaluate design/process trade‑offs using data‑driven methods
Ability to work hard to meet ambitious goals and tight deadlines
Ability to remain self‑motivated and persistent when navigating complex technical challenges
Benefits
Restricted Stock Units
Performance Stock Units
Onsite healthcare in Vermont
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental and vision
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Daily lunch provided
Flight lessons
Company
BETA TECHNOLOGIES
Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Amazon.com NV Investment HoldingsGE AerospaceState of Michigan
2026-02-10Post Ipo Secondary
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
Leadership Team
[JM]Rhaine Jonard T Mortal
Founder and CEO
Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
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