Manufacturing Engineer

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.  

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

Working on our manufacturing team and closely with our design engineering team, the Assembly Manufacturing Engineer is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on practical jet engine assembly, industry best practices, and Design for Assembly activities. The right candidate must have a strong mechanical aptitude and practical manufacturing attitude suitable for volume production.

What You’ll Do...

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on practical jet engine assembly, industry best practices, and Design for Assembly activities

• Tooling and Equipment: Design, specify and select manufacturing tools, equipment, and machinery required for aerospace assembly processes.

• Process Development: Use tools like FMEA and Process Flow Diagrams to design and optimize manufacturing assembly processes for aerospace component and systems, considering factors such as materials, machinery, tooling, and labor. Develop and oversee prototype manufacturing, testing and validation processes to ensure that aerospace components meet design specifications and performance requirements.

• Design for Assembly: work with design team to produce designs that are ready for manufacturing and assembling efficiently.

• Manufacturing Planning: Create assembly process plans, standard work instructions, partner with operations to coordinate resources, and monitor progress to meet project requirements and deadlines.

• Cost Control: Monitor and control manufacturing costs by improving processes, reducing waste, and making cost-effective decisions regarding materials, equipment, and labor.

• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors. 

• Collaborative Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, quality control specialists, and production operators, to address issues and ensure smooth production operations.

• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve production issues, such as defects, machine malfunctions, or process inconsistencies, to maintain a smooth production flow.

• Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks in the manufacturing process and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.

• 2+ years of hands-on jet engine assembly or maintenance (tear-down/re-build) experience.

• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and the creation of part instructions. 

• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and models effectively.

• Experience in adapting equipment or tooling designs to meet factory and production requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong workload management and follow-up capabilities.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all levels within and outside the organization.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Availability to work extended hours during machine outages or critical activities.

Nice to have...

• Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, CAM, Teamcenter, or similar systems.

• Prior engagement in startup environments.

• Experience in AS9100 certified facilities.

• Competence in new manufacturing process development for prototypes and volume production.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000 base salary.  Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.  

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.