Beehive Industries · 2 days ago
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Loveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expBeehive Industries is dedicated to powering American defense by revolutionizing jet propulsion systems. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will drive process excellence and operational execution in investment casting, focusing on scaling production capability and implementing advanced manufacturing methods.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical leader for manufacturing engineering within the investment casting foundry
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in day-to-day production problem solving, root cause analysis, and yield improvement
Own and continuously improve processes including wax injection, ceramic shell, core handling, pouring, solidification, knockout, heat treat, machining, and inspection
Drive throughput, yield, and OEE improvements to meet delivery and cost targets
Develop standard work, process documentation, and manufacturing best practices across operations
Oversee scaling of production lines, tooling transitions, and introduction of new equipment
Partner with design and simulation teams to optimize gating, riser, and mold design for manufacturability
Introduce advanced automation, additive-enabled casting workflows, and digital foundry technologies
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) and rapid prototyping initiatives
Ensure compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, and customer-specific quality requirements
Lead process audits, capability studies, and PPAP/FAI deliverables
Partner with quality engineering to reduce scrap, rework, and defect rates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
7–10+ years of experience in investment casting or high-precision foundry operations
Demonstrated success in scaling complex processes for aerospace or defense components
Strong expertise in process simulation, casting metallurgy, and defect analysis
Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing methods
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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
Preferred
Hands-on knowledge of additive-enabled mold/core technologies
Experience with automation in shell building, pouring, or post-processing
Familiarity with vacuum furnaces, DS/SX casting, and advanced superalloy processing
Financial acumen to connect cost drivers with manufacturing strategies
Benefits
Group Medical
Dental
Life
Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
Bonus eligible
Equity in the company
Company
Beehive Industries
Beehive Industries is a manufacturer, technology developer, and innovation partner for defense, aerospace, and related industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Darius Ehteshami
Chief Operating Officer
Josh Flood
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
Business Wire
2025-12-08
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