Senior Quality 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 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 will be located at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

Role Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer (Sr. QE) will serve as a technical quality leader for aerospace manufacturing operations—including additive manufacturing, CNC machining, and final inspection. This role requires expert-level capability in GD&T, SPC, and dimensional inspection tools, with a strong emphasis on training and mentoring the quality and production teams in inspection methods and standards. The Sr. QE ensures AS9100 compliance, drives continuous improvement, and supports root cause investigations across internal and supplier operations.    

What You'll Do...

• Lead and support dimensional inspection activities including CMM programming, comparator analysis, and manual inspection tools (height gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc.)
• Serve as a technical SME and trainer for GD&T interpretation, measurement methods, and SPC application on the shop floor
• Develop and implement SPC control charts, capability studies (Cp, Cpk), and data-driven process monitoring
• Oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 and support new product launch readiness
• Perform and teach thorough Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Create and maintain control plans, inspection plans, and detailed WI for in-process and final inspection
• Analyze internal scrap, rework, and escape data; identify trends and lead improvement efforts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process capability and reduce variation
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits (AS9100, NADCAP) with a state of readiness mindset
• Mentor junior quality staff and production operators on measurement principles and inspection accuracy

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years in Quality Engineering within aerospace or precision manufacturing
• Expert-level GD&T interpretation and application (ASME Y14.5)
• Strong experience with SPC tools and analysis, including control charts, MSA, GR&R
• Proficient in programming and operating CMMs (e.g., PC-DMIS, Calypso, or similar)
• Hands-on experience using comparators, calipers, micrometers, and other metrology tools
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific aerospace requirements
• Proficient in quality data tools (Minitab, Excel, eQMS, ERP/MRP systems)
• 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...

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with additive manufacturing inspection methods
• Knowledge of NADCAP special processes (heat treat, coatings, etc.)
• Experience developing and teaching technical training or certification programs (e.g., Certified Operator Programs)

Core Competencies

• Strong communicator with the ability to teach, mentor, and coach at all levels
• Analytical and hands-on; enjoys being on the floor as much as behind the data
• Able to translate complex quality requirements into practical, shop-floor-level execution
• Comfortable leading investigations, writing reports, and interacting with customers and suppliers
• Continuous improvement mindset, data-driven decision maker

You will find this position very satisfying if you have a(n):

• Roll up your sleeves attitude   
• Methodical and systematic approach   
• Teamwork centric orientation   
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity   
• Passion about your work and look forward to bringing great contributions to the team   
• Have experience working in a start-up or small to medium size company   
• Generally positive and optimistic approach to most challenges   

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. 

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