Aerospace Manufacturing Standards Specialist - Workmanship Specialist

The Methods and Standards team, within Production Engineering, is seeking a Aerospace Manufacturing Standards Specialist (also known as a Workmanship Specialist) to contribute to the establishment and documentation of standard workmanship criteria across all production activities. This individual will be instrumental in the creation of written standards, collecting and identifying representative samples, and creating visual aids to bring clarity to ambiguous or subjective requirements. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the production process from part to product and the ability to see how fine details of process execution affect downstream work cells.

Success in this role means workmanship standards are defined to capture the boundary of acceptable and unacceptable defects. These standards establish practical, unambiguous, and enforceable acceptance criteria which bridge the gap between design intent and shop floor execution. Through the process of continuous improvement, this role facilitates closing the loop between process capabilities, design standards, and standard shop practices.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Define and document workmanship acceptance criteria through written standards, representative samples, and visual aids, in accordance with BETA QMS and AS9100, ensuring clear and consistent application across all BETA production areas
• Resolve ambiguous or subjective requirements by establishing measurable acceptance limits that satisfy design intent while reflecting actual process capabilities
• Workmanship standards are trained and integrated into Work Instructions ensuring ready access to relevant guidance at point of use
• Collaborate across MRB, Materials & Processes, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Technicians, and Training to align workmanship criteria with manufacturing processes, quality requirements, and operator skill development
• Refine manufacturing acceptance limits on an ongoing basis, incorporating production feedback and lessons learned to improve downstream efficiency and reduce unnecessary rework or rejection

Minimum Qualifications:

• Direct experience interpreting complex drawings and specifications to capture design intent and translating it into workmanship acceptance criteria
• Experience in the manufacture of regulated products in a low-volume, high-mix environment; aviation manufacturing experience is most preferred
• Demonstrated experience with product acceptance or establishing acceptance criteria within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management system
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, PLM systems (Dassault 3DExperience preferred), and web-based applications
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and take pride in your work product
• Big-picture view of manufacturing operations with a deep appreciation for the fine details that affect downstream quality
• Ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders including engineering, quality, production, and training
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, rapidly growing, entrepreneurial work environment
• A passion for learning, teaching, and continuous improvement, with the drive to execute for the benefit of the whole organization

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following subjects is highly desirable:

• Advanced composite manufacturing
• Battery energy storage systems
• High precision machining
• Organic and/or metallurgical finishes
• Mechanical assembly of high precision rotating equipment
• High reliability electronic assembly

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work in a range of conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and humid environments.
• Movement throughout the day, including varied amounts of walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Climbing ladders and stairs.
• Balancing, meaning keeping steady to prevent falls while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Handling objects, including seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, and punching.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operating material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Working with small parts and components (some positions).
• Working around variable noise levels, fumes or airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals. These conditions require personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shields, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection.
• Office work using standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Travel by air or automobile.
• Working varying shifts and hours to keep operations running smoothly across the organization.

Compensation 100000 - 125000 USD