Manufacturing Engineer

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support product lifecycle activities at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility. You will help develop processes, improve manufacturability, and drive production readiness from prototype through production.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a technical field and 2+ years of related experience, with familiarity in machining, welding, additive manufacturing, and documentation. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 2+ years of related manufacturing engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience with machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or fabrication preferred.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation is a plus.
• Experience with cross-functional engineering teams is preferred.

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 and work instructions.
• Support NPI activities from prototype builds through production transition.
• Assist with manufacturing risk assessments and corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Project management

Multi-priority

Communication

Continuous improvement

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

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 Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

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 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

Education

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

Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree 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 and identify solutions


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications


• Strong organizational and project management skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication and collaboration skills


• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives


• 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 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

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. 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.