{"id":1167235,"url":"https://alion.io/job/beehive-industries-manufacturing-engineer","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","company":{"id":668754,"name":"Beehive Industries","domain":"beehive-industries.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/beehive-industries","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Rippling","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":9,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":148,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Knoxville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":50000,"max_usd":109000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":1608},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"SolidWorks","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-24T01:49:20Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T12:39:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defenseby 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.\nFounded 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 Knoxville, Tennessee facility.\nRole Overview\nSupports 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.\nWhatYou’llDo...\nSupport manufacturing strategy and execution activities for assigned products or components \nDevelop manufacturing processes, workflows, and production requirements \nSupport DFM/DFA reviews with Design Engineering teams \nCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation including process flows, work instructions, and technical standards \nSupport NPI activities from prototype builds through production transition \nAssist with manufacturing risk assessments and mitigation activities \nSupport root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues \nPartner with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to improve production execution \nSupport tooling concepts, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness activities \nAnalyze manufacturing performance metrics including yield, cycle time, and process capability \nSupport continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles \nParticipate in program reviews, milestone activities, and manufacturing readiness assessments\nYou have...\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field required\nExperience\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience \nExperience supporting manufacturing engineering activities or production environments \nExperience with manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or fabrication \nExperience creating manufacturing documentation preferred \nExperience working with cross-functional engineering teams preferred\nSkills & Competencies\nUnderstanding of manufacturing processes and production systems \nAbility to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and identify solutions \nAbility to interpret engineering drawings and specifications \nStrong organizational and project management skills \nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\nStrong communication and collaboration skills \nAbility to support continuous improvement initiatives\nThe 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\nNice to have...\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, propulsion, turbomachinery, or complex mechanical systems \nExperience supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities \nFamiliarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles \nExperience with machining, assembly, welding, additive manufacturing, or post-processing operations \nKnowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation \nFamiliarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, or Lean Manufacturing methodologies \nExperience using CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or similar platforms\nExperience supporting prototype builds or production ramp activities\nIf 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.\nBeehive 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.\nBeehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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