Senior Manufacturing Engineer

RiseMe; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Equity in the company

Medical, Dental, Life, disability from

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to own engineering execution for products through the lifecycle. You will lead process definitions, drive production readiness, and partner with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage cross-functional projects, and improve yield, cycle time, and scalability. A strong background in machining, assembly, and Lean practices is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in a technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience or 3 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience supporting manufacturing in NPI and production environments.
• Experience with complex mechanical systems such as aerospace or propulsion is a plus.
• Familiarity with GD&T, PFMEA, APQP, SPC, or Lean methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering execution for products, modules, or components.
• Lead process definition, workflow development, and production readiness.
• Drive DFM/DFA collaboration with Design Engineering teams.
• Support transition from prototype to production; develop tooling concepts.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting cost, quality, schedule, and readiness.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and partner with IPTs.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

NPI readiness

DFM/DFA collaboration

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication with technical teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

CNC Machining

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

Role Overview

Owns manufacturing engineering activities for assigned products or components throughout the product lifecycle. Leads manufacturing process development, NPI readiness, DFM/DFA collaboration, and production improvement initiatives. Serves as a technical resource for manufacturing challenges and partners cross-functionally to ensure scalable and producible designs.

What You'll Do...

• Own manufacturing engineering execution for assigned products, modules, or components
• Lead manufacturing process definition, workflow development, and production readiness activities
• Drive DFM/DFA collaboration with Design Engineering teams
• Support product transition from prototype development through production execution
• Develop manufacturing requirements, tooling concepts, process documentation, and technical standards
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks impacting cost, quality, schedule, and production readiness
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues
• Partner with Plant Manufacturing Engineering teams to implement production processes
• Drive improvements in yield, cycle time, throughput, and manufacturability
• Support manufacturing trade studies related to process selection, cost, and scalability
• Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing activities
• Serve as manufacturing representative on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

You have...

Education

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

Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering activities through NPI and production environments
• Experience with complex mechanical systems, aerospace, defense, propulsion, or advanced manufacturing preferred
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, additive manufacturing, or welding
• Experience leading DFM/DFA activities and manufacturing readiness efforts
• Experience resolving manufacturing and quality challenges through structured problem-solving
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production execution
• Ability to lead technical projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to influence design decisions through manufacturing expertise
• Strong communication skills with technical and operational teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Knowledge of GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, APQP, or SPC preferred
• 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 with aerospace propulsion systems, rotating machinery, or flight hardware
• Experience supporting additive manufacturing production environments
• Experience transitioning products from prototype builds into production
• Experience developing manufacturing process flows, routings, and production documentation
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Experience with advanced manufacturing methods including CNC machining, precision assembly, welding, or post-processing
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Experience supporting AS9100-certified manufacturing environments
• Experience with low-rate initial production (LRIP) and production ramp activities
• Prior experience working in startup, high-growth, or rapidly changing engineering organizations

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $120,000- $145,200 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 discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.