Supplier Development Engineer, Composites

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.

• 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 variation) and ensure effective corrective actions.


• Conduct supplier audits and process reviews, including special processes and quality system compliance.


• Provide hands-on technical guidance to improve yield, throughput, and process control.


• Support supplier readiness for new product introduction (NPI), including qualification, FAI, and ramp to rate.


• Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain to manage risk, qualify new sources, and support make/buy decisions.


• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and implement focused improvement actions.


• Serve as escalation point for critical supplier issues impacting production or program milestones.


• Prepare concise updates on supplier risk, performance, and recovery status for leadership.

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. This role may require occasional travel to supplier sites.

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

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 non-discrimination 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 E-Verify.