Aerospace & Defense OPT Jobs in Vermont

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.

BETA Technologies is seeking a Supplier Development Specialist to support the Supplier Development organization. This role provides coordination, data management, and administrative support to Supplier Development Engineers (SDEs) and the Onboarding (A.R.C.) team. The Supplier Development Specialist ensures that supplier development activities are tracked, reported, and executed efficiently, enabling the technical team to focus on engineering solutions while maintaining visibility across all active supplier engagements. This role requires around 50% travel.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Coordinate supplier site visits and development activities for Supplier Development Engineers
• Support supplier improvement on site activities
• Track action items from SDE engagements and ensure timely closure
• Prepare meeting minutes and status reports from supplier development activities
• Compile data and metrics for SDE analysis and improvement projects
• Track corrective actions from QMS audits to closure
• Coordinate conformity readiness and rate readiness improvement activities
• Maintain the supplier development action item register
• Schedule and facilitate supplier development meetings
• Coordinate cross-functional support across Engineering, Quality, and Procurement teams
• Manage supplier documentation requests and support supplier portal administration
• Maintain supplier development dashboards and metrics
• Prepare periodic status reports on onboarding, conformity, and rate readiness queue status
• Support quarterly business reviews with supplier performance data
• Assist with tracking supplier onboarding progress through the A.R.C. phases (QMS Audit, Conformity Readiness, Rate Readiness)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two or four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of two-three years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or quality operations
• Experience working in a manufacturing company, preferably one certified to ISO 9001 or SAE AS9100
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (spreadsheets, presentations, word processing)
• Experience with data analysis, metrics tracking, and dashboard creation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing action item registers
• Experience using an online ERP system (e.g., Plex, SAP, or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently while supporting a broader team in a fast-paced environment

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or supplier quality environments
• Familiarity with supplier audit processes and quality management systems (AS9100, AS9102)
• Experience with supplier corrective action tracking and root cause analysis processes
• Knowledge of production rate readiness assessments and capacity planning
• Experience with project management tools and techniques
• Familiarity with supplier development or supplier quality methodologies
• APICS, ISM, or other supply chain certification is a plus
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt certification a plus

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.