Mechanical Designer, Advanced Manufacturing Equipment
Beehive Industries, Loveland, OH, United States
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:
Motors, gearboxes, bearings
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:
Mechanical design fundamentals
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
Experience designing custom production equipment or factory automation systems
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 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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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:
Motors, gearboxes, bearings
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:
Mechanical design fundamentals
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
Experience designing custom production equipment or factory automation systems
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 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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