Mechanical Designer, Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
Beehive Industries, LLC, Knoxville, TN, United States
Mechanical Designer, Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
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 Loveland, Ohio facility. Role Overview
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design, development, and build of custom machinery and production equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments. This role supports the full lifecycle of machine development—from concept and architecture through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing and building industrial equipment, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and integration into automated production systems. What You\'ll Do...
Design
custom mechanical systems and production equipment
, including: Automated production cells and workstations Material handling and fixturing systems Thermal or process equipment Post-processing and finishing systems Develop
3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings Define
system-level architectures and layouts
for manufacturing equipment Perform: Tolerance stack-ups and GD&T Structural and mechanical analysis (fit, function, durability) Select and integrate
mechanical components
, such as: Linear motion systems (rails, ball screws, actuators) Pneumatic and hydraulic components Apply
design for manufacturability (DFM)
and
design for assembly (DFA)
principles Collaborate cross-functionally with: Controls and automation engineers (PLC, sensors, robotics) Process engineers (manufacturing workflows and constraints) Fabrication and assembly teams Support
machine build, debug, and commissioning
, including: Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis Iterative design improvements based on real-world performance Develop and maintain: Bills of materials (BOMs) Technical documentation and assembly instructions Vendor specifications and sourcing inputs Drive
continuous improvement
of existing equipment: Increase uptime and reliability Reduce cost and complexity Improve maintainability and serviceability You have...
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related field 3–10+ years of experience in
machine design, automation equipment, or industrial systems Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX) Proficiency in PLM,PDM workflows and BOM control Strong understanding of: Tolerancing, fits, and GD&T Materials and fabrication processes (machining, welding, sheet metal) 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...
Familiarity with: Robotics integration Industrial safety standards and machine guarding High-temperature, vacuum, or process-driven environments Experience working in
fast-paced build or development environments Exposure to
scalable manufacturing systems or modular equipment design 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 discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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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 Loveland, Ohio facility. Role Overview
The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design, development, and build of custom machinery and production equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments. This role supports the full lifecycle of machine development—from concept and architecture through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing and building industrial equipment, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and integration into automated production systems. What You\'ll Do...
Design
custom mechanical systems and production equipment
, including: Automated production cells and workstations Material handling and fixturing systems Thermal or process equipment Post-processing and finishing systems Develop
3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings Define
system-level architectures and layouts
for manufacturing equipment Perform: Tolerance stack-ups and GD&T Structural and mechanical analysis (fit, function, durability) Select and integrate
mechanical components
, such as: Linear motion systems (rails, ball screws, actuators) Pneumatic and hydraulic components Apply
design for manufacturability (DFM)
and
design for assembly (DFA)
principles Collaborate cross-functionally with: Controls and automation engineers (PLC, sensors, robotics) Process engineers (manufacturing workflows and constraints) Fabrication and assembly teams Support
machine build, debug, and commissioning
, including: Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis Iterative design improvements based on real-world performance Develop and maintain: Bills of materials (BOMs) Technical documentation and assembly instructions Vendor specifications and sourcing inputs Drive
continuous improvement
of existing equipment: Increase uptime and reliability Reduce cost and complexity Improve maintainability and serviceability You have...
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related field 3–10+ years of experience in
machine design, automation equipment, or industrial systems Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX) Proficiency in PLM,PDM workflows and BOM control Strong understanding of: Tolerancing, fits, and GD&T Materials and fabrication processes (machining, welding, sheet metal) 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...
Familiarity with: Robotics integration Industrial safety standards and machine guarding High-temperature, vacuum, or process-driven environments Experience working in
fast-paced build or development environments Exposure to
scalable manufacturing systems or modular equipment design 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 discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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