Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by 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.  

Founded 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 Centennial, Colorado facility.

• →Coordinate all aspects of the Manufacturing Product Development Team activities, ensure all key stakeholders are involved in planning and are informed and accountable to their tasks to assure execution of the team’s activities

• →Create and manage project schedules and coordinate with operations and other departments to ensure successful delivery of hardware
• →Communicate with engineering on a regular basis on project progress, setbacks, obstacles, and improvements during and prior to the manufacturing process
• →Anticipate risks and project changes and suggest or execute risk mitigation actions

• →Digest and flow customer requirements in the form of a manufacturing review and flow-down

• →Work with outside vendors to get quotes, issue purchase orders, and manage schedules

• →Establish machining supply chain strategy and work to optimize / onboard out-of-house vendors for projects

• →Track hardware moving through the process to ensure timely delivery to the next operation and eventually to the end customer

• →Coordinate with all departments to work through non-conformances, engineering change notices, and other unplanned events

• →Partner with finance and leadership while developing unit cost forecasting. Perform cost trades and execute cost-out projects

• →Manage and track project budget to ensure under-budget delivery

• →Meet critical deadlines while managing multiple conflicting priorities

• →Analyze and understand data quickly in order to make informed business decisions

• →Supports proactive process improvement at the project or organizational level

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Applied Sciences, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Industrial Engineering or close disciplines 

• 5+ years of relevant project management experience. Additive manufacturing experience is desired

• PMP certification desired but not required  

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project management software 

• Willingness to work extended hours during mission critical activities 

• Understanding of overall aerospace manufacturing process (Additive manufacturing, thermal processing, machining, coating, NDT, mechanical testing, etc.) 

• Experience managing aerospace or automotive projects 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• AS9100/ISO9001 or equivalent (automotive, medical, etc.) experience 

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. 

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $115,000-$135,000 base salary.  Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.  

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.