Manager, Test Facility Equipment and Tooling Design

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 Englewood, 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 can be located at our Englewood, Colorado or Loveland Ohio facility.

Role Overview

The Manager, TFE & Tooling Design, will be responsible for designing test facility equipment and assembly tooling while leading a group of designers toward that common goal.

What You'll Do...

• Maintain and oversee the integrity of assembly-level models for test cells and facility integration
• Act as the technical owner for all mechanical aspects of a test asset being integrated into a test facility
• Develop and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), of test enabling hardware as well as assembly tooling
• Provide final approval on hardware drawings for manufacturing, ensuring they meet fit, form, and function requirements
• Help establish and uphold companywide design standards and best practices
• Work closely with engineers to design, analyze, and evaluate components and assemblies using sound engineering principles and industry standards
• Conduct quality checks to eliminate interferences and ensure interface requirements are met
• Ensure drawings and models align with industry standards for configuration management
• Ensure Compliance with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Participate in design reviews and work closely with Engine Design, System, Assembly and Test Teams
• Communicate significant issues or developments promptly to stakeholders
• Participate in research and development of additive design technologies and methodologies

Provide guidance on improving product designs through additive manufacturing techniques

People Leadership Responsibilities

Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing design engineering team as the organization grows

Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to team members

Address team challenges and resolve conflicts effectively to maintain a productive work environment

Allocate resources and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and efficient project execution

Lead the team through change initiatives and adapt processes as needed to support organizational goals

Demonstrate technical expertise and strong leadership qualities to inspire and motivate the team

You have...

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 $155,943-$218,385 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.

The pay range for this role is :

155,943 - 218,385 USD per year(US High)

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