Manufacturing Engineer

RiseMe; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the product lifecycle, drive manufacturability improvements, and resolve production challenges. You will work with design, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize processes and readiness for new products.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 2+ years of related experience, with familiarity in machining, assembly, welding, and CAD tools. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering activities or production environments.
• Experience with machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing strategy and execution for assigned products or components.
• Develop manufacturing processes, workflows, and production requirements.
• Support DFM/DFA reviews with Design Engineering teams.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process flows, work instructions, and technical standards.
• Support NPI activities from prototype builds through production transition.
• Assist with manufacturing risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve production execution.
• Support tooling concepts, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics including yield, cycle time, and process capability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Participate in program reviews, milestone activities, and manufacturing readiness assessments.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Troubleshooting

Drawings & specs

Project management

Communication & collaboration

Continuous improvement

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Role Overview

Supports manufacturing engineering execution across the product lifecycle by developing processes, supporting NPI activities, improving production readiness, and resolving manufacturing challenges. Applies engineering principles to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and production performance.

What You’ll Do...

• Support manufacturing strategy and execution activities for assigned products or components
• Develop manufacturing processes, workflows, and production requirements
• Support DFM/DFA reviews with Design Engineering teams
• Create andmaintainmanufacturing documentation including process flows, work instructions, and technical standards
• Support NPI activities from prototype builds through production transition
• Assistwith manufacturing risk assessments and mitigation activities
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues
• Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve production execution
• Support tooling concepts, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness activities
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics including yield, cycle time, and process capability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Participate in program reviews, milestone activities, and manufacturing readiness assessments

You have...

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical fieldrequired

Experience

• Typically requires aBachelor’sdegree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering activities or production environments
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or fabrication
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation preferred
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues andidentifysolutions
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicationand collaboration skills
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives
• The ability to obtain andmaintaina U.S. government issued security clearance isrequired. U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, propulsion, turbomachinery, or complex mechanical systems
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Experience with machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or post-processing operations
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, or Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Experience using CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting prototype builds or production ramp activities

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.