Structures Integrated Product Team Lead - Product Quality

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.

As a leader in cutting-edge of electric aviation, we are looking for dynamic and experienced Product Quality Leaders to join our team and drive the Product Quality performance throughout the commodity areas assigned.  

This role is responsible for the structure's quality integrated program team, including all of the quality engineering and inspection resources, necessary to support the Company Inspection and FAA Conformance of the assemblies and sub-assemblies for which the role is responsible.  This role is a working lead position and requires to act as both the lead quality engineer and the team lead, acting in both capacities to ensure components are delivered on time and in compliance with the engineering-defined requirements.  

This job description outlines the primary duties and qualifications required for the Quality Integrated Program Team Lead.  The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong technical background and a proven track record in quality management & leadership.

• Lead the development and execution of the Quality Integrated Program team, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives for their designated quality
• Provide team guidance for all aspects of team performance, both quality engineering and quality control to support operations outcomes and build schedules.
• Manage the priorities, scheduling, training, and development of the Quality IPT to ensure it is adequately resourced to meet company needs.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of quality engineers and quality inspectors.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities for team members.
• Provide technical guidance to the IPT to ensure QMS requirements are fully understood and implemented, and the team processes are aligned with the rest of the organization.
• Ensure that the quality program for their team meets performance standards.
• Collaborate with Production Quality Lead and other Quality IPT Leads to innovate and improve quality processes to ensure that company goals can be met without compromising product outputs or safety standards.
• Lead the company inspection and FAA conformance processes for the product, articles, assemblies and subassemblies manufactured within a given area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aerospace regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support certification efforts.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering/quality development environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in dealing with metallic and/or composite structures design and development program, either in an engineering or quality role.  
• Experience in a regulated environment such as IS9001:2015,
• Proven track record of successfully managing teams in mature quality programs, or in the development of quality programs certified to an industry benchmark such as AS9100 .
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality regulations and certification processes.
• Strong technical expertise in quality system management, product quality or supplier quality.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for electric aviation and sustainable technologies.

• Experience in aviation is a plus.
• Advanced degree preferred in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in a high-level regulatory environment such as aviation, medical, or nuclear power a plus.

Inclusivity Statement

Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.

BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.

All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check.

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