Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Beehive Industries, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries, LLC in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing engineering activities for assigned products throughout the lifecycle. You will lead process development, NPI readiness, DFM/DFA collaboration, and production improvements, serving as a technical resource and partnering with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a technical field and 5 years of related experience; aerospace/defense exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field ( Mechanical/Manufacturing/ Aerospace ) required.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing engineering activities through NPI and production environments.
• Experience with machining, additive manufacturing, welding; aerospace/defense exposure preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership of technical projects.

Responsibilities

• 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 standards.
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks impacting cost, quality, schedule, and readiness.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

DFM/DFA

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Machining equipment

Additive manufacturing

Welding processes

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

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
• 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

Benefits

• 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.