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Beehive Industries

Manufactures additively built jet propulsion systems

Quality Technician/CMM Programmer

Inspection & TestUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeBlue Ash, OH, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
  • At least four years of experience in quality inspection, dimensional inspection, metrology, or precision manufacturing is required.
  • At least three years of hands-on experience programming and operating coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) is required.
  • Hands-on experience developing, editing, validating, and maintaining CMM programs using PC-DMIS software is required.
  • Experience programming CMMs using CAD models and engineering drawings, including translating GD&T requirements into PC-DMIS inspection programs, is required.
  • Experience interpreting GD&T and applying dimensional and geometric requirements to inspection programs is required.
  • Experience developing inspection methods for complex, high-tolerance components is required.
  • Experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001, or similarly regulated manufacturing environment is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of CMM programming, dimensional metrology, and inspection techniques is required.
  • Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, datums, tolerances, and geometric requirements is required.
  • Proficiency with PC-DMIS CMM programming software, including program development, editing, debugging, validation, and optimization, is required.
  • A strong understanding of CMM probe qualification, probing strategies, fixturing, alignments, coordinate systems, and measurement techniques is required.
  • The ability to translate engineering requirements and CAD models into efficient, accurate, and repeatable inspection programs is required.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and optimize CMM programs and inspection methods is required.
  • The ability to analyze CMM and inspection results and use dimensional data to identify process variation and manufacturing issues is required.
  • A strong understanding of metrology equipment calibration and measurement system requirements is required.
  • The ability to independently develop inspection strategies for new and existing products is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • The ability to work independently and serve as a technical resource for CMM programming and dimensional inspection is required.
  • The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, program, validate, maintain, and execute CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS software.
  • Translate engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and GD&T requirements into effective inspection strategies and CMM programs.
  • Determine appropriate measurement methods, datum structures, probing strategies, fixturing, alignments, and inspection sequencing.
  • Perform advanced dimensional and visual inspections using CMMs, manual measurement equipment, scanners, and other automated metrology technologies.
  • Optimize CMM programs for accuracy, repeatability, efficiency, and inspection cycle time.
  • Validate new and revised CMM programs before production use and update programs as engineering requirements change.
  • Troubleshoot CMM programming, probing, fixturing, measurement, and inspection issues.
  • Analyze CMM and inspection data to identify dimensional variation, trends, and potential manufacturing issues.
  • Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T requirements, and CAD models to determine product conformity.
  • Support First Article Inspection (FAI), production inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection activities.
  • Develop and maintain inspection methods, inspection plans, CMM program documentation, work instructions, and standardized work.
  • Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to investigate dimensional nonconformances and support root cause and corrective action activities.
  • Provide dimensional data and technical inspection support for nonconformance investigations.
  • Support new product introduction, process development, engineering changes, and production ramp-up activities.
  • Review engineering changes and determine their impact on existing CMM programs, inspection methods, and measurement strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to improve inspection capability, automation, equipment utilization, measurement efficiency, and overall quality performance.
  • Create, review, and maintain Customer Data Packets, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), inspection records, calibration records, and other QMS documentation.
  • Identify, document, and support the disposition of nonconforming material through approved quality systems.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing inspection records, CMM program documentation, and evidence of compliance with AS9100 and company procedures.
  • Establish and maintain best practices for CMM programming, dimensional inspection, and advanced metrology.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced Quality Technicians on CMM programming, GD&T, metrology equipment, and inspection methods.
  • Use Microsoft Office applications and quality systems to maintain accurate inspection and quality records.
  • Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and hazard-reporting expectations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection work environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in aerospace, additive manufacturing, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience programming CMM inspections for tight-tolerance, complex-geometry, or multi-axis components.
  • Experience with Zeiss, Hexagon, Mitutoyo, Keyence, GOM, or other advanced metrology systems.
  • Experience with CAD software and model-based definition (MBD).
  • Experience with ASME Y14.5 and advanced GD&T applications.
  • Experience with automated inspection, scanning, or optical measurement systems.
  • Experience supporting First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 requirements.
  • Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R.
  • Experience with ERP and QMS systems for nonconformance reporting, document control, and calibration management.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
  • Experience establishing CMM programming standards, templates, and best practices.
  • The ability to mentor technicians and develop organizational capability in CMM programming and advanced metrology.

About the Company

Beehive Industries

Manufactures additively built jet propulsion systems

Beehive Industries designs and manufactures jet propulsion systems for the U.S. defense sector using additive manufacturing, with engine lines like Frenzy and Rampart that produce 100 to 3,000 lbf of thrust. Engines are designed, built, and tested in-house at U.S. facilities, creating a vertically integrated domestic supply chain that speeds development. The company leverages deep aerospace and additive manufacturing experience to offer small-to-mid thrust engines and benefits from secured U.S. Air Force contracts, differentiating it from traditional, longer-supply-chain engine makers. Its goal is to modernize defense propulsion by delivering affordable, mass-produced jet engines quickly while keeping production in domestic facilities.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series A
Total funding
$3.5M
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2011

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