Engineer, Tooling Design Contractor

beehive-industries; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beehive Industries in Centennial, Colorado, is seeking an Engineer, Tooling Design Contractor to lead the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and mechanical support equipment used throughout turbine engine assembly.

You will own designs from concept to release, work with manufacturing to improve process capability and ergonomics, and provide on-site support to fabrication, inspection, and production implementation while upholding GD&T and ASME Y14 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical engineering, tooling or fixture design in aerospace/defense.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and release documentation.
• Experience performing dimensional and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Ability to obtain US security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design assembly tooling and fixtures for development and production engine build processes.
• Own tooling designs from initial concept through release, fabrication, and implementation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to troubleshoot build issues and improve process capability.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, tolerance analyses, and documentation.
• Lead design reviews and ensure manufacturability and quality.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

MBD/PMI

Job description

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 Centennial, 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 Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview:

The Engineer, Tooling Design Contractor is responsible for the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and mechanical support equipment used throughout the assembly, integration, and production of turbine engine hardware. This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to translate complex product and process requirements into practical, producible tooling solutions.

The Engineer will independently lead tooling design activities from concept through release and implementation, support troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor, and drive design improvements that enhance assembly efficiency, repeatability, quality, and safety.

What You’ll Do...

• Design assembly tooling, fixtures, and mechanical support equipment for development and production engine build processes.
• Own tooling designs from initial concept through detailed design, drawing release, fabrication, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with manufacturing and assembly teams to troubleshoot build issues and develop tooling solutions that improve process capability, ergonomics, quality, and repeatability.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, tolerance analyses, and supporting technical documentation.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure tooling interfaces appropriately with engine hardware and assembly requirements.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14 standards to engineering designs and drawings.
• Ensure tooling models, drawings, and associated documentation are released and maintained in accordance with configuration management requirements.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback from manufacturing, quality, analysis, and other engineering disciplines.
• Evaluate design concepts for manufacturability, structural adequacy, functionality, cost, and ease of use.
• Provide technical support during tooling fabrication, inspection, assembly, and implementation.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities while meeting program schedules and manufacturing needs.
• Identify opportunities to standardize tooling approaches and improve engineering and manufacturing processes.

You have...

Minimum qualifications a candidate must hold to be considered. Keep these defensible and job-related.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including tooling, fixture, or mechanical equipment design within the aerospace, aviation, defense, or similarly complex manufacturing industry.
• Experience developing 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, and released design documentation.
• Experience performing dimensional and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Experience working with large or complex mechanical assemblies.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, and product development teams.
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with demonstrated ability to develop practical, producible mechanical designs.
• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14 standards.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, interfaces, and technical requirements.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to independently resolve complex design and manufacturing challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering tasks, priorities, and deliverables with limited oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Sound engineering judgment and attention to detail.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Experience with ANSYS or equivalent structural or stress analysis software.
• Experience designing mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE), assembly fixtures, lifting or handling equipment, transportation tooling, or hardware integration tooling.
• Experience supporting turbine engines, propulsion systems, or other complex aerospace hardware.
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD), Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), and/or 3D PDFs.
• Experience supporting tooling through fabrication, inspection, qualification, and production implementation.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $50.00-80.00 per hour. 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 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.

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 discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.