Mold & Tooling Designer
Beehive Industries, LLC, 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 Investment Casting Mold Designer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of complex tooling and mold systems for advanced investment casting applications. This role integrates traditional casting design principles with additive manufacturing technologies to enable rapid iteration, reduced lead times, and improved casting performance—particularly for aerospace and high-performance alloy components.
What You’ll Do
Lead the
design of ceramic molds, cores, and gating systems
for investment casting (EQ, DS, and SX where applicable)
Develop
DFM/DFA strategies
to optimize yield, reduce defects, and improve producibility
Integrate
additive manufacturing (Binder jet, DLP, SLA, Wax, etc.) where applicable
into mold and tooling workflows
Create and refine
mold architectures for 3D printed ceramic systems , including:
Wall thickness optimization
Drainage/venting strategies
Print orientation and segmentation
Collaborate with process engineers to align mold design with:
Thermal gradients and solidification behavior
Furnace and preheat conditions
Utilize
casting simulation tools
(MAGMA, ProCAST, etc.) to validate designs and predict defects
Drive
rapid iteration cycles
by leveraging digital workflows and additive processes
Support
new product introduction (NPI)
and prototype-to-production transitions
Address issues such as shrinkage, porosity, hot tearing, misruns, inclusions, and ceramic-related defects
Interface with manufacturing to ensure designs are compatible with:
Automated or semi-automated production cells
Contribute to development of
next-generation casting technologies
You Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in
investment casting tooling/mold design
Deep understanding of:
Gating and risering design
Ceramic shell and core behavior
Ni-based superalloys (IN718, MAR-M247, Rene alloys, etc.)
Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
Proficiency in PLM, PDM workflows and revisioning/BOM control
Experience with
casting simulation software
(MAGMA, ProCAST, Flow-3D, etc.)
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
Direct experience with additive manufacturing in casting applications, especially:
Printed molds/cores for investment casting
Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing (AS9100 environment)
Familiarity with:
DS/SX casting processes
Experience working in digitally integrated or "smart factory" environments
Knowledge of automation and high-throughput casting systems
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 Investment Casting Mold Designer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of complex tooling and mold systems for advanced investment casting applications. This role integrates traditional casting design principles with additive manufacturing technologies to enable rapid iteration, reduced lead times, and improved casting performance—particularly for aerospace and high-performance alloy components.
What You’ll Do
Lead the
design of ceramic molds, cores, and gating systems
for investment casting (EQ, DS, and SX where applicable)
Develop
DFM/DFA strategies
to optimize yield, reduce defects, and improve producibility
Integrate
additive manufacturing (Binder jet, DLP, SLA, Wax, etc.) where applicable
into mold and tooling workflows
Create and refine
mold architectures for 3D printed ceramic systems , including:
Wall thickness optimization
Drainage/venting strategies
Print orientation and segmentation
Collaborate with process engineers to align mold design with:
Thermal gradients and solidification behavior
Furnace and preheat conditions
Utilize
casting simulation tools
(MAGMA, ProCAST, etc.) to validate designs and predict defects
Drive
rapid iteration cycles
by leveraging digital workflows and additive processes
Support
new product introduction (NPI)
and prototype-to-production transitions
Address issues such as shrinkage, porosity, hot tearing, misruns, inclusions, and ceramic-related defects
Interface with manufacturing to ensure designs are compatible with:
Automated or semi-automated production cells
Contribute to development of
next-generation casting technologies
You Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in
investment casting tooling/mold design
Deep understanding of:
Gating and risering design
Ceramic shell and core behavior
Ni-based superalloys (IN718, MAR-M247, Rene alloys, etc.)
Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, etc.)
Proficiency in PLM, PDM workflows and revisioning/BOM control
Experience with
casting simulation software
(MAGMA, ProCAST, Flow-3D, etc.)
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
Direct experience with additive manufacturing in casting applications, especially:
Printed molds/cores for investment casting
Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing (AS9100 environment)
Familiarity with:
DS/SX casting processes
Experience working in digitally integrated or "smart factory" environments
Knowledge of automation and high-throughput casting systems
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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