Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Hardware

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to revolutionize aerospace production processes. This role focuses on designing and optimizing manufacturing tools and equipment, ensuring that aerospace components meet stringent design specifications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and implement process improvements, while also managing costs and troubleshooting production issues. Join a dedicated team committed to powering American defense and making a significant impact in the aerospace industry. This is a unique opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Equity in the Company

Bonus Eligible

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing experience with a focus on metal parts.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with CNC milling and turning machines.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production operations.

Skills

CNC Programming

Solidworks

Process Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC Machines

3D Printers

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

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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 will be located at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Tooling and Equipment: Design, specify and select manufacturing tools, equipment, and machinery required for aerospace production processes, including CNC machines, 3D printers, and other specialized tooling.
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop and oversee prototype manufacturing, testing and validation processes to ensure that aerospace components meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• Design for Manufacturing- work with design team to produce designs that are ready for manufacturing efficiently.
• Work with quality engineers to improve process capabilities for production jobs.
• Process Development: Design and optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace component and systems, considering factors such as materials, machinery, tooling, and labor.
• Manufacturing Planning: Create production plans, work instructions, partner with operations to coordinate resources, and monitor process success to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Cost Control: Monitor and control manufacturing costs by improving processes, reducing waste, and making cost-effective decisions regarding materials, equipment, and labor.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify and implement process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors.
• Collaborative Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineer, quality control specialists, and production operators, to address issues and ensure smooth production operations.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve production issues, such as defects, machine malfunctions, or process inconsistencies, to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks in the manufacturing process and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Quoting of potential new projects for machining and post processing departments.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on metal parts preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with CNC milling and turning machines, including programming and fixture design.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or similar systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and models effectively.
• Experience in adapting equipment or tooling designs to meet factory and production requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong workload management and follow-up capabilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across all levels within and outside the organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Availability to work extended hours during machine outages or critical activities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in developing process models to enhance efficiency and productivity in additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and the creation of part routing/flow.
• Prior engagement in startup environments.
• Experience in AS9100 certified facilities.
• Competence in 5-Axis CNC operations.
  
  

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.

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.

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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