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Supplier Development Engineer - Composites

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Spplier Development Engineer for composites. In this role you will be responsible for improving performance and capability across the composite supply base. This role leads supplier assessments, drives resolution of critical issues, and ensures suppliers can meet quality, delivery, and scalability requirements for composite structures and components.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, industrial technology, ora related field preferred, equivalent experience may be considered
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, operations, or supply chain in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrated experience leading supplier recovery, supplier improvement, and cross-functional resolution of complex supply chain issues
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, process validation, and supplier risk management
  • Ability to interpret complex technical requirements, specifications, and production constraints
  • Experience using data and KPIs to drive supplier accountability and performance improvement
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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Spplier Development Engineer for composites. In this role you will be responsible for improving performance and capability across the composite supply base. This role leads supplier assessments, drives resolution of critical issues, and ensures suppliers can meet quality, delivery, and scalability requirements for composite structures and components.

  • Lead development and performance improvement of key composite suppliers supporting production.
  • Assess supplier capability in composite manufacturing processes (layup, curing, bonding, machining, finishing) and capacity to meet production demand.
  • Drive resolution of high-impact quality and delivery issues, including execution of recovery plans.
  • Lead root cause analysis for composite defects (e.g., porosity, delamination, cure...

Read the full posting on BETA Technologies's site ↗

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