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Director of Supplier Quality

BETA Technologies · South Burlington, Vermont, United States · On-site

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About BETA Technologies

BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. Backed by Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET).

About the role

BETA Technologies is seeking a Director of Supplier Quality to lead and elevate the Supply Chain Quality function as a core pillar of BETA’s Quality organization. Reporting to the Head of Quality, this Director provides senior leadership to two established teams — Supplier Quality Field Operations (supplier-facing quality coverage across the commodity base) and Supplier Quality Internal Operations (receiving inspection and home-team quality functions) — and is accountable for the performance, integration, and...

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 12+ years of supplier quality experience in aerospace or high-reliability aviation manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a management role leading a multi-person supplier quality team
  • Deep working knowledge of AS9100D with specific expertise in supplier quality obligations & FAA supply chain quality requirements under 14 CFR Part 21
  • AS9102 First Article Inspection expertise — has reviewed, accepted, and set standards for FAI execution across a multi-commodity supplier base
  • Strong SCAR program experience — has evaluated supplier RCCA submissions for technical adequacy, driven corrective action closure, and used supplier failure trend data to inform performance management decisions
  • Operates at both the strategic and tactical level — has set the Supplier Quality direction for the organization and has evaluated the technical adequacy of a specific SCAR response or NCR disposition
More about this role

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.

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.

BETA Technologies is seeking a Director of Supplier Quality to lead and elevate the Supply Chain Quality function as a core pillar of BETA’s Quality organization. Reporting to the Head of Quality, this Director provides senior leadership to two established teams — Supplier Quality Field Operations (supplier-facing quality coverage across the commodity base) and Supplier Quality Internal Operations (receiving inspection and home-team quality functions) — and...

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