Principal Reliability Engineer

Beehive Industries; Loveland (OH); On-site; USD 161,183 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Bonus eligibility and equity in the company

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturer is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer to enhance the reliability and safety of systems and processes. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to conduct analyses, develop design requirements, and implement optimal maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in reliability engineering and a strong analytical mindset. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in analyzing, designing, and improving systems' performance and reliability.
• Conduct reliability predictions and analyze operational data to optimize system uptime.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Reliability engineering tools

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in relevant field (preferred)

Tools

Reliability Block Diagrams

Weibull analysis

Job description

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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 Englewood, 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 can be located at our Loveland, Ohio or Englewood, Colorado facility.
  
  

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Principal Reliability Engineer to lead efforts in analyzing, designing, and improving the performance, safety, and dependability of systems, equipment, and processes. This role involves collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to assess risks, implement preventive strategies, and ensure product reliability from concept through deployment. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, experience with reliability engineering tools, and a deep understanding of system safety and maintenance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability & Safety Engineering:

• Develop and define reliability, maintainability, and safety design requirements for new and existing systems.
• Conduct reliability predictions, Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA), Fault Tree Analyses (FTA), Common Cause Analyses (CCA), and Root Cause Analyses (RCA).
• Prepare detailed reliability and safety documentation, including hazard analyses and safety assessment reports, in compliance with applicable standards.
• Perform complex analyses and devise tests to validate design performance, reliability, and safety metrics.
  
  

Modeling & Analysis

• Use modeling tools (e.g., Weibull analysis, Reliability Block Diagrams) to predict field reliability, identify key drivers, and evaluate system performance.
• Analyze operational and maintenance data to optimize system uptime and minimize failure risk.
  
  

Preventative Maintenance & Process Optimization

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to improve system reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to drive improvements in product design, manufacturing processes, and maintenance procedures.
  
  

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify potential risks within systems and processes and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100, OSHA) and contribute to audits and assessments.
  
  

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare detailed technical reports, proposals, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders and customers.
• Communicate findings clearly across engineering, quality, and operational teams to drive data-informed decision-making.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field
• Minimum 12 years of experience in reliability engineering.
• Proficiency in reliability engineering tools/software and statistical analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100).
  
  

Preferred Qualification & Certifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field
• Familiar with MIL-217F and MIL-472
• Experience working with and creating internal process
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – ASQ or equivalent
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Technician (CMRT)
  
  

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.

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.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $161,183.00-$227,000.00 base salary. 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 discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

161,183 - 227,000 USD per year(US National)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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