Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Machining

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a CNC Machining Manufacturing Engineer to join their Knoxville team. This role is pivotal in shaping aerospace manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality production while mentoring a skilled team. With over a decade of experience required, candidates will leverage their expertise in CNC machining to enhance production capabilities. The position offers a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact, supported by a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with passionate professionals, this opportunity is designed for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Bonus eligible

Equity in the company

Qualifications

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, especially with metal parts.
• Deep expertise in CNC machining and aerospace manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for CNC machining of aerospace components.
• Design and optimize CNC machining processes for production.

Skills

CNC Machining

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Workload Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

At Beehive Industries, we believe there is a better way to meet our customer’s needs. Through Additive Manufacturing, Beehive Industries helps develop and produce solutions for our customers at unprecedented speeds, while never compromising the aerospace level quality that they need for their critical work. This role will be located at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

Role Overview

Working on our manufacturing team and closely with our design engineering team, the CNC Machining Manufacturing Engineer is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CNC machining of aerospace components and aerospace materials. Helping insource and standup machining capability, provide DfM guidance on prototypes and production hardware, and build and nurture the manufacturing team to build experience with CNC machining. The right candidate must have deep expertise in CNC machining and the ability to communicate and mentor that knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site Subject Matter Expert for CNC machining of aerospace components and aerospace materials.
• Process Development: Design and optimize CNC machining for aerospace components and systems, considering factors such as materials, machinery, cutting tools, and labor.
• Tooling and Equipment: Design, specify and select manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and machinery required for aerospace production processes.
• Design for Manufacturing: Work with the design team to produce designs that are ready for manufacturing efficiently.
• Work with quality engineers to improve process capabilities for production jobs.
• Cost Control: Monitor and control manufacturing costs by improving processes, reducing waste, and making cost-effective decisions regarding materials, equipment, and labor.
• Collaborative Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues and ensure smooth production operations.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve current production issues to maintain a smooth production flow.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on metal parts preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and proficiency in CAD software.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Availability to work extended hours during machine outages or critical activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience with production equipment.
• Prior engagement in startup environments.
• Experience in AS9100 certified facilities.
• Competence in new manufacturing process development for prototypes and volume production.
• Competence in 5-Axis CNC operations.

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.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.