NPI Team Lead | NPI Engineering

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 an engineer to lead the Advanced Materials and Processes team. This role will lead a cross-functional team responsible for developing new materials and processes from initial conceptualization through low-rate initial production. It requires that the team member develop an intimate understanding of the aircraft system requirements to effectively develop and implement materials and/or processes that solve for the goals of the business. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the development of new materials and process technologies. The candidate should possess deep experience in one or more manufacturing technologies, including, but not limited to, filament winding, automated fiber placement, resin transfer molding, compression molding, injection molding, resin casting, metal additive manufacturing, forging, metal casting, stamping, welding, conventional spray coating, thermal spray coating, and electroplating.

As a member of the Advanced Materials and Processes team, you will collaborate with a broad range of team members to deliver new technologies that will enable Beta to achieve profitable full rate production. This position offers the possibility to learn something new every day and contribute to the future of aviation.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation::
• Establish a framework that enables concurrent development of new materials and processes in parallel with system design from technology readiness level 1 through 7
• Maintain a materials and processes development road map for the upcoming 5 years
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, systems and certification teams to prioritize technology development projects that reduce time to full rate production and profitability
• Become intimately familiar with the materials and manufacturing processes that solve for each aircraft system and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to identify products that could benefit from their implementation
• Conduct research in key areas of interest to further promote new technology concept generation
• Set up and manage the materials development laboratory to enable rapid materials and processes development
• Prepare technology development proposals that detail the business need, development plan, risk mitigation plan, project cost, and return on investment of introducing the new technology and obtain approval from stakeholders
• Lead materials and/or process development projects from conception through technology readiness level 7
• Support manufacturing and production teams after transition of ownership for newly developed technologies
• Review production data after the introduction of new technology and report on the observed benefit.
• Mentor team members and foster extreme ownership among the team

Minimum Qualifications::
• Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering or another engineering field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or high-rate production.
• Strong background in new product introduction (NPI).
• Proficiency in one or more materials and process categories including, but not limited to, the following: metallics, ceramics, polymers, composites, filament winding, automated fiber placement, resin transfer molding, compression molding, injection molding, resin casting, metal additive manufacturing, forging, metal casting, stamping, welding, conventional spray coating, thermal spray coating, and electroplating
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience in scaling production, integrating new products, and driving cost reduction
• Experience performing material evaluations utilizing common materials laboratory techniques, including, but not limited to, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetric analysis
• Familiarity with FAA Part 21 production requirements and quality systems is a plus
• Strong ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate findings effectively
• Data-driven decision maker, using analytics to guide process improvements
• Ability to work hard to meet our ambitious goals and tight deadlines
• Ability to remain self-motivated after repeated failures until the project achieves success

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. 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 take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

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.