Senior Manufacturing Engineering

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 Centennial, Colorado facility.
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.
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
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)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field required

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’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
Ability to influence design decisions through manufacturing expertise
Knowledge of GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, PFMEA, APQP, or SPC preferred
S. government issued security clearance is required. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
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
If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. 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.
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.
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