Lead Jet Engine Test Technician

Beehive Industries, LLC; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Lead Test Operator for its Centennial, Colorado facility to support assembly and testing of small turbine engines. You will apply instrumentation, install engines into a test cell, and support high-rate production with daily collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and EHS teams.

The role requires 4+ years in mechanical/electrical assembly testing, strong understanding of testing processes and Lean manufacturing, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical assembly testing, preferably in a highly regulated industry (aerospace, automotive, medical, etc.)
• Strong understanding of testing processes, Standard Work Instruction adherence, hand-tool utilization, and Lean manufacturing
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, connect, and execute a pre-programmed series of test steps following standard work instructions
• Operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic equipment per SOPs
• Read blueprints/schematics to guide install/uninstall actions
• Maintain EHS compliance and participate in hazard identification and remediation
• Wear prescribed PPE daily per site requirements
• Install instrumentation like thermocouples, transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers
• Perform periodic maintenance on equipment to ensure availability
• Complete mechanical/electrical work on supporting equipment as directed
• Contribute to test procedure creation/improvement and troubleshoot issues
• Use measurement tools to ensure items meet design specifications
• Use software to view instructions, drawings, and track progress
• Support other functions to aid business success
• Provide timely communications on issues; support root-cause analysis and action plans
• Accurately track time on every task daily
• Work predominantly in a standing position
• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Document technical data per engineering best practices
• Occasional travel to Cincinnati, OH or Knoxville, TN and other locations if needed

Skills

Testing processes

Lean manufacturing

Hand tools

Oral communication

Written communication

Initiative

Job description

Beehive Industries is seeking a Lead Test Operator for its Centennial, Colorado facility to support assembly and testing of small turbine engines. You will apply instrumentation, install engines into a test cell, and support high-rate production with daily collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and EHS teams.

The role requires 4+ years in mechanical/electrical assembly testing, strong understanding of testing processes and Lean manufacturing, and the ability to obtain a U.S.