About the job
At BETA Technologies, we harness our intellectual curiosity and commitment to sustainability to transform the future of electric aviation. Every member of our team, regardless of their role, contributes their unique talents to create a positive impact on the environment and enhance the lives of people within a dynamic and inclusive culture.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Production Tooling, you will lead the charge in designing groundbreaking tooling, equipment, and processes for the manufacturing of our innovative eVTOL and eCTOL products.
Your role will require you to utilize your existing industry experience while also embracing new insights gained through research and experimentation. You will design, construct, and validate tooling and equipment to optimize our manufacturing operations.
Equipped with CAD modeling and tools for structural, thermal, and CFD analysis, you will ensure your designs comply with all safety and regulatory standards.
- Designing tools, jigs, fixtures, and machinery to facilitate manufacturing processes.
- Creating solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, ergonomics, safety, and other key areas for improvement.
- Reinventing manufacturing workflows to achieve optimal performance through advanced tooling and equipment.
- Collaborating with the product design team to refine part and assembly designs for manufacturability, including datums and handling features.
- Leading the ideation, creation, and development of processes.
- Supporting the commissioning and validation of tooling and equipment.
- Prototyping and testing innovative tooling concepts.
- Fabricating and modifying parts as necessary, including machining and welding tasks.
- Developing maintenance and troubleshooting documentation, including qualification and calibration procedures.
- Staying informed about the latest advancements in the industry and leading manufacturing R&D initiatives.

