Mechanical Design Engineer | Production Tooling

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.The Mechanical Design Engineer for Production Tooling is responsible for driving the development of innovative tooling, equipment, and processes for the manufacture of our eVTOL and eCTOL products.You will be expected to leverage your past industry experience and supplement with new knowledge gained through research and experimentation as you design, build, and validate tooling and equipment for our manufacturing processes.You will have CAD modeling and structural, thermal, and CFD analysis tools at your disposal to help you ensure that your designs are meeting or exceeding all design, safety, and regulatory requirements.How You Will Contribute To Revolutionizing Electric AviationDesign tools, jigs, fixtures and machines to support manufacturing processesDevelop solutions for efficiency, rate, quality, ergonomics, safety or other target areas of improvementEvaluate existing manufacturing processes to enable optimization with improved tooling/equipmentWork with the product design team to improve the design of parts and assemblies for manufacturability - datums, handling features, requirements, etc.Lead process ideation, creation and development effortsSupport commissioning and validation of tooling and equipmentPrototype and test tooling conceptsFabricate and modify parts as needed, including tasks such as machining and weldingDevelop maintenance and troubleshooting documentation including qualification and calibration proceduresStay up to date on the art of what's possible in the industry. Be on the forefront of manufacturing R&DMinimum QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering degree with strong Mechanical Design focus from an accredited UniversityMinimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical designProficiency with 3D CAD software (Solidworks or Catia preferred) with experience in Structural FEAProficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, experience with ASME Y-14.5 preferredSelf-starter that is well organized, disciplined, team player, and communication skills requiredExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, application lifecycleAbove And Beyond Qualifications That Will Distinguish YouExperience with manufacturing tooling designExperience with designing and implementing industrial automation solutionsUnderstanding of material properties and their appropriate application Experience in most of the following areas of design and test: composites, thermal design, structural analysis, shock and vibePhysical Demands And Work EnvironmentMust be able to be active on their feet for a full 8-hour shiftAble to lift 25lbsAble to be in front of a computer for at least several hoursThe wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.Compensation$80,000—$110,000 USDBuild 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.