Engineering Technician in Knoxville, Tennessee at Beehive Industries, LLC

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 Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

The ideal candidate is early in their career and will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and EH&S teams to support process improvement initiatives, data collection, and foundational manufacturing system development in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Do...

Engineering-to-Floor Translation: Interpret complex engineering drawings, models, and additive manufacturing process requirements to provide clear, actionable guidance to production teams, ensuring all hardware meets exact specifications.

Non-Conformance Support: Support the resolution of non-conformances (NCs) and manage technical issue tickets. Coordinate with engineers to provide clear recommendations and guidance on how to return hardware to design specifications.

Technical Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve production issues, including machine malfunctions, process inconsistencies, or hardware defects, to maintain a smooth production flow.

Process Optimization: Continuously identify and implement process improvements and lean techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors across the facility.

Collaborative Liaison: Partner with manufacturing engineers, quality control specialists, and production operators to address technical hurdles and ensure successful project execution.

Validation & Documentation: Assist the Engineering team by capturing data and providing feedback on new processes, tooling, and additive manufacturing workflows, ensuring that shop-floor realities are reflected in engineering documentation.

Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks in the manufacturing or assembly process and develop contingency plans to minimize impact on deadlines.

You have...

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field preferred.

Experience

3+ years of related manufacturing or engineering experience

Internship, co-op, academic projects, or entry-level manufacturing exposure preferred

Exposure to manufacturing environments, production systems, or process improvement concepts

Skills & Competencies

Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering fundamentals

Familiarity with structured problem-solving approaches (Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA concepts)

Basic ability to analyze data and support decision-making using Excel or similar tools

Exposure to CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) preferred

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Ability to follow structured processes and support standardized work development

Interest in manufacturing systems, production optimization, and continuous improvement

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...

Exposure to additive manufacturing or machining processes

Familiarity with basic statistical concepts or introductory SPC

Experience working on academic or project-based process improvement initiatives

Exposure to simulation or modeling tools (e.g., FlexSim or similar)

Physical Requirements

Remain in a standing or sitting position for 5–6 hours per day (1–2 hours at a time)

Move about the work area for 5–6 hours per day

Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 45 lbs; frequently up to 10 lbs

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and twisting

Occasional overhead and below-shoulder reaching

Frequent use of hands for tools, equipment, and controls

Frequent computer and keyboard use for documentation and reporting

Ability to wear required PPE (safety shoes, eye/hearing/respiratory protection)

Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically

Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and required safety protocols

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.