Beehive Industries · 1 month ago
Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Machining
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expBeehive Industries is dedicated to powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for CNC machining of aerospace components, focusing on process development, tooling, cost control, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient production operations.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the on-site Subject Matter Expert for CNC machining of aerospace components and aerospace materials. Helping insource and standup machining capability, provide DfM guidance on prototypes and production hardware, and build and nurture the manufacturing team to build experience with CNC machining
Process Development: Design and optimize CNC machining for aerospace component and systems, considering factors such as materials, machinery, cutting tools, and labor
Tooling and Equipment: Design, specify and select manufacturing fixtures, equipment, and machinery required for aerospace production processes, including CNC machines, chip/FOD masking, post-processing equipment, and other specialized tooling
Design for Manufacturing: work with design team to produce designs that are ready for manufacturing efficiently. This includes marking up drawings on manufacturable features and tolerances, running trials to prove what is achievable in-house, and looking at future equipment to increase internal capability to meet design needs
Work with quality engineers to improve process capabilities for production jobs. Continuously identify and implement process improvements, automation, and lean manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors
Cost Control: Monitor and control manufacturing costs by improving processes, reducing waste, and making cost-effective decisions regarding materials, equipment, and labor
Collaborative Work: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware owners, design engineers, quality control specialists, less experienced manufacturing engineer, and production operators, to address issues and ensure smooth production operations
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve current production issues, such as defects, machine malfunctions, or process inconsistencies, to maintain a smooth production flow
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution
8+ years of manufacturing experience, with a focus on metal parts preferred
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and the creation of part routing/flow
Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks, Siemens NX, CAM, 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
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
8+ years of hands-on experience with production equipment, including programming and fixture design
Prior engagement in startup environments
Experience in AS9100 certified facilities
Competence in new manufacturing process development for prototypes and volume production
Competence in turning, multi-axis, and simultaneous axis CNC operations
Benefits
Group Medical
Dental
Life
Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
Generous 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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