Manufacturing Engineering Lead Battery Systems
Manufacturing Engineering Lead Battery Systems
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06-04-2025
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Job Description
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 a Battery Manufacturing Engineering Lead to drive our team in scaling production improving efficiency and reducing costs for our battery manufacturing line. This role will drive continuous improvement across all areas of the business while ensuring seamless integration of new products into production. Improvements should come not just from the manufacturing line but from integrating ideas for Design For Manufacturability (DFM) to the product design team and providing manufacturability inputs as a key stakeholder in design reviews. The ideal candidate will drive the improvements in quality cycle time capacity and manufacturing costs of current builds while planning for the future with increased production rates.
This leader will have a strong Lean Manufacturing background balancing immediate problemsolving with longterm planning. They will mentor develop and manage a team of manufacturing engineers fostering a culture of innovation efficiency and operational excellence.
This is a highimpact role with the opportunity to shape the future of battery production for electric aviation enabling higherrate lowercost and more efficient manufacturing as we scale.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Lead the implementation of new products into production (NPI) while optimizing existing processes.
- Evaluate improve and advance existing and new novel manufacturing processes.
- Develop and execute scalable manufacturing strategies to meet increasing production demands.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and streamline operations.
- Work crossfunctionally with program management design supply chain quality and automation teams to optimize manufacturing.
- Lead a team of manufacturing engineers providing guidance and professional development.
- Ensure processes comply with FAA Part 21 production requirements through virtual builds and real life demonstrations.
- Own the creation of capacity planning process capability studies and improvement plans.
- Ensure manufacturing processes and changes meet design performance and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with R&D engineers tooling design engineers and manufacturing teams to develop implement and validate products (DFM/DFA) processes and process improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency quality and costeffectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in manufacturing aerospace automotive or highrate production.
- Strong background in New Product Introduction (NPI) Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and process optimization.
- Expertise in DFX Design for Manufacturability Design for Assembly Design to Cost.
- Proficiency in one or more manufacturing methods automation assembly electronics machining forming plastics etc.
- Experience in scaling production integrating new products and driving cost reduction.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing mentoring and developing engineering teams.
- Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) measurement systems analysis (MSA) and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Knowledge of automation digital manufacturing and advanced production technologies.
- Familiarity with FAA Part 21 production requirements and quality systems is a plus.
- Strong ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate findings effectively.
- Ability to lead and manage crossfunctional teams in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
- Experience with GD&T tolerance stackups and metrology tools for precision manufacturing.
- Takes initiative in identifying and resolving process validation challenges.
- Datadriven decision maker using analytics to guide process improvements.
- Familiarity with software tools such as Catia Solidworks Minitab and ERP/MES systems.
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
- Prior experience in battery manufacturing EVTOL aerospace or electric aircraft startup environment.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques automation and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Strategic and handson leader balancing immediate with future scalability.
- Innovative problem solver driving stepchange improvements in manufacturing efficiency.
- Collaborative and crossfunctional working across teams to align on operational goals.
- Mentor and team builder developing a highperforming engineering team.
- Experience with FAA conformity AS9100 and regulatory compliance in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Ability to be active on their feet for a full 8hour shift.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to be in front of a computer for at least several hours.
Build electric airplanes with us!
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 nondiscrimination 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 EVerify.
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