Project Manager | Production Engineering
South Burlington, VT
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING – 03-7306 Configuration Management /
Full Time Exempt /
On-site
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 Production Engineering team is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional coordination, drive continuous improvement, and ensure efficient delivery of engineering drawings, change implementation, and resolution of production non-conformities.
This role includes focusing on streamlining processes and procedures to meet schedules whilst ensuring quality and regulatory standards, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining clear communication across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering and Production. The Project Manager tracks progress, resolves issues swiftly, and keeps leadership informed of risks and key updates.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Drive the release of engineering drawings by prioritizing deliverables, ensure smooth release workflow and alignment with build requirements.
- Coordinate and track the development, validation, and implementation of processes and procedures across teams, maintaining regulatory and quality compliance.
- Oversee Non-Conformity management by aligning priorities with build schedules, monitoring volume and inspection coverage, and driving timely resolution through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Maintain visibility and control over build readiness by synchronizing cross-functional deliverables, schedules, and milestones.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among Engineering, Quality, Production, and other stakeholders to promptly resolve issues and minimize disruptions.
- Provide regular reporting to leadership on project status, risks, NCR metrics, and key deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant discipline
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Risk management experience
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Project Management certification is desired
- Aerospace experience is desired
- Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, SPC, DOE) and data-driven root cause analysis
- Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems (e.g., PLEX, 3Dx, Delmia), supporting digital thread and configuration control
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
The 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.
Build electric airplanes with us!
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.
