Senior Quality Engineer - Supplier Quality

At Beta Technologies, together 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 Supplier Quality Engineer who will partner with members of the Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve issues with supplied components by collaborating with suppliers.  This position will be more focused on supporting the Supplier quality here in our production facility, but could have occasional travel.

• Tracking receiving inspection problems
• Collaborating with suppliers on RCCA for identified issues
• Leading problem resolution between Beta team members about identified issues
• Contribute KPIs toward supplier rating system
• Possibly assist Supplier audits
• Review and approval of Supplier First Article Inspection reports
• Preliminary Review of purchased part non-conformances
• Issuing supplier corrective action requests and reviewing responses

• Four-year degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of three-five years of industry experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing company that is certified to ISO 9001 or SAE AS9100
•  Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail; bias for action; good analytical skills and logical thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience with statistical methods
• Experience using an online ERP system and Microsoft Office or Google word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation apps
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification is a plus, as is Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action investigations; First Article inspections and FAA conformity inspections.
• Collaborating with suppliers on Supplier Corrective Action Request

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.