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Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Advanced Materials, Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer

Knoxville, TNOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • manufacturing processes
  • production environments
  • machining
  • assembly
  • welding
  • additive manufacturing
  • fabrication

Nice to have

  • aerospace
  • defense
  • propulsion
  • turbomachinery
  • complex mechanical systems
  • new product introduction

Role summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing engineering execution across the product lifecycle. This role involves developing processes, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), improving production readiness, and resolving manufacturing challenges. The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles to enhance manufacturability, quality, cost, and production performance. Responsibilities include developing manufacturing processes and documentation, supporting DFM/DFA reviews, assisting with risk assessments, and analyzing performance metrics. A Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or production environments are required. Experience with various manufacturing processes and strong project management and communication skills are essential. Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or complex mechanical systems is a plus.

Role Overview 

Supports manufacturing engineering execution across the product lifecycle by developing processes, supporting NPI activities, improving production readiness, and resolving manufacturing challenges. Applies engineering principles to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and production performance.

What You’ll Do...

  • Support manufacturing strategy and execution activities for assigned products or components 
  • Develop manufacturing processes, workflows, and production requirements 
  • Support DFM/DFA reviews with Design Engineering teams 
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process flows, work instructions, and technical standards 
  • Support NPI activities from prototype builds through production transition 
  • Assist with manufacturing risk assessments and mitigation activities 
  • Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues 
  • Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve production execution 
  • Support tooling concepts, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness activities 
  • Analyze manufacturing performance metrics including yield, cycle time, and process capability 
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles 
  • Participate in program reviews, milestone activities, and manufacturing readiness assessments

You have...

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field required

Experience

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience 
  • Experience supporting manufacturing engineering activities or production environments 
  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or fabrication 
  • Experience creating manufacturing documentation preferred 
  • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams preferred

Skills & Competencies

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems 
  • Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and identify solutions 
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications 
  • Strong organizational and project management skills 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills 
  • Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives
  • 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 supporting aerospace, defense, propulsion, turbomachinery, or complex mechanical systems 
  • Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities 
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles 
  • Experience with machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or post-processing operations 
  • Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation 
  • Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, or Lean Manufacturing methodologies 
  • Experience using CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or similar platforms
  • Experience supporting prototype builds or production ramp activities

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. 

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