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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\nThe Principal Additive Process Engineer serves as a recognized technical authority responsible for advancing Metal Binder Jet (MBJ) technology, materials, and production capabilities for critical aerospace and defense applications. This role provides expert-level leadership in additive manufacturing process development, metallurgy, and production scale-up while influencing technical strategy and manufacturing innovation. The Principal Additive Process Engineer drives solutions to complex technical challenges and establishes best practices that enable reliable, high-performance additive manufacturing operations.\nWhat You’ll Do...\nServe as a technical authority for Metal Binder Jet additive manufacturing processes, materials development, and production readiness initiatives\nDefine technical strategies and roadmaps for additive manufacturing capabilities, process optimization, and production scalability\nEstablish and improve additive manufacturing standards, specifications, process controls, and technical documentation\nDrive resolution of the most complex challenges related to powder metallurgy, laser-material interaction, melt pool behavior, thermal management, and part performance\nLead development of production-ready additive manufacturing processes including qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities\nApply advanced expertise in metallurgy and additive manufacturing to optimize material properties, defect reduction, and manufacturing performance\nInfluence integration of MBJ into broader manufacturing workflows including post-processing, machining, inspection, and quality systems\nGuide cross-functional engineering teams in solving complex technical problems and advancing additive manufacturing capabilities\nMentor engineers and provide technical leadership across additive manufacturing initiatives\nSupport strategic decisions related to equipment capabilities, process improvements, and future manufacturing technologies\nRepresent additive manufacturing expertise in technical reviews with leadership, customers, suppliers, and industry partners\nPerform other duties as assigned\nYou have...\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience\nMinimum of 12 years of experience in additive manufacturing, MBJ and/or CBJ process development, metallurgy, materials engineering, or related manufacturing disciplines\nExtensive experience developing, optimizing, and scaling additive manufacturing processes for production applications\nDemonstrated experience serving as a technical leader on complex engineering programs and manufacturing initiatives\nExperience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments\nExpert knowledge of MBJ and/or CBJ systems, additive manufacturing processes, and production implementation strategies\nDeep understanding of powder metallurgy, material behavior, and thermal management\nAdvanced experience with process parameter development, powder characterization, defect analysis, and process optimization\nAbility to establish technical direction and solve complex engineering challenges with significant organizational impact\nExperience developing manufacturing standards, process specifications, and qualification strategies\nStrong understanding of process control, experimental design (DOE), data analysis, and manufacturing validation methods\nAbility to influence cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and executive audiences\nDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities within an organization\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...\nMaster’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or related field\nExperience leading production MBJ and/or CBJ implementation for aerospace or defense applications\nExperience with additional additive manufacturing technologies including EBM, DED, or binder jet\nFamiliarity with investment casting, machining, and hybrid manufacturing strategies\nExperience leading additive manufacturing technology transitions from research and development through production scale-up\nExperience contributing to patents, publications, technical presentations, or industry standards\nExperience influencing manufacturing strategy, capital investments, and long-term technology roadmaps\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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