Senior Engineer, SCADA Manufacturing Systems
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 Knoxville, Tennessee or Loveland, Ohio facility.
Role Overview
The SCADA / Manufacturing Systems Architect is responsible for defining, standardizing, and scaling Beehive’s industrial data and supervisory control systems across multiple manufacturing sites. This role will establish the architecture, standards, and best practices for SCADA systems built on Ignition, enabling secure, reliable, and scalable real-time visibility into production operations. Reporting to the Director of Industrial Engineering, this position plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven manufacturing, improving process capability, and supporting operational excellence across aerospace production environments.
What You'll Do
SCADA Architecture & Standardization
Define and own the enterprise SCADA architecture and deployment strategy across all manufacturing sites
Establish standards for system design, tag structures, naming conventions, alarm management, and data models
Develop scalable templates, libraries, and reusable components to enable consistent multi‑site deployments
Architect system topologies including gateways, redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery
Platform Ownership (Ignition)
Serve as the technical authority for Ignition across the organization
Configure and deploy platform components including gateways, modules, security, and data connections
Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA applications, dashboards, and visualization standards
Utilize scripting (Python) and database integrations to enable advanced functionality
Systems Integration & Digital Architecture
Define integration patterns between SCADA, MES, ERP, historians, and enterprise platforms
Establish standards for data flow, contextualization, and interoperability across systems
Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to design secure, scalable OT architectures
Support digital thread initiatives connecting engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems
Manufacturing Data & Industrial Engineering Enablement
Enable real‑time visibility into production performance, machine utilization, and process capability
Define data models that support throughput analysis, bottleneck identification, and capacity planning
Support Industrial Engineering initiatives through structured data capture and analytics
Ensure alignment between SCADA architecture and operational KPIs
Manufacturing Data & Compliance
Ensure SCADA architecture supports aerospace quality, traceability, and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100)
Define strategies for capturing CTQ parameters and process verification data
Support validation, configuration management, and audit readiness across systems
Deployment & Operational Support
Lead or support SCADA deployments and commissioning at manufacturing sites
Troubleshoot complex system and data issues impacting production
Mentor site‑level engineers and drive adoption of enterprise standards
Continuously improve system performance, usability, and reliability
You have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Systems, or related field)
5+ years of experience in SCADA, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems engineering
Proven experience architecting and deploying solutions using Ignition
Experience developing enterprise or multi‑site SCADA standards and architectures
Strong understanding of PLC integration, industrial networking, and OT systems
Experience with SQL databases and industrial data architectures
Experience in regulated or safety‑critical industries (aerospace, defense, or similar preferred)
Ability to operate both strategically (architecture, standards) and tactically (deployment, troubleshooting)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to have
Experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing (machining, additive, test, propulsion systems)
Experience integrating SCADA with MES, historians, and enterprise analytics platforms
Knowledge of IT/OT cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
Experience with scripting (Python) and advanced data modeling
Background in digital manufacturing, digital thread, or industrial analytics initiatives
Experience supporting rapid‑growth or multi‑site manufacturing organization
Benefits
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.
EEO Statement
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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Role Overview
The SCADA / Manufacturing Systems Architect is responsible for defining, standardizing, and scaling Beehive’s industrial data and supervisory control systems across multiple manufacturing sites. This role will establish the architecture, standards, and best practices for SCADA systems built on Ignition, enabling secure, reliable, and scalable real-time visibility into production operations. Reporting to the Director of Industrial Engineering, this position plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven manufacturing, improving process capability, and supporting operational excellence across aerospace production environments.
What You'll Do
SCADA Architecture & Standardization
Define and own the enterprise SCADA architecture and deployment strategy across all manufacturing sites
Establish standards for system design, tag structures, naming conventions, alarm management, and data models
Develop scalable templates, libraries, and reusable components to enable consistent multi‑site deployments
Architect system topologies including gateways, redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery
Platform Ownership (Ignition)
Serve as the technical authority for Ignition across the organization
Configure and deploy platform components including gateways, modules, security, and data connections
Develop and maintain HMI/SCADA applications, dashboards, and visualization standards
Utilize scripting (Python) and database integrations to enable advanced functionality
Systems Integration & Digital Architecture
Define integration patterns between SCADA, MES, ERP, historians, and enterprise platforms
Establish standards for data flow, contextualization, and interoperability across systems
Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to design secure, scalable OT architectures
Support digital thread initiatives connecting engineering, manufacturing, and quality systems
Manufacturing Data & Industrial Engineering Enablement
Enable real‑time visibility into production performance, machine utilization, and process capability
Define data models that support throughput analysis, bottleneck identification, and capacity planning
Support Industrial Engineering initiatives through structured data capture and analytics
Ensure alignment between SCADA architecture and operational KPIs
Manufacturing Data & Compliance
Ensure SCADA architecture supports aerospace quality, traceability, and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100)
Define strategies for capturing CTQ parameters and process verification data
Support validation, configuration management, and audit readiness across systems
Deployment & Operational Support
Lead or support SCADA deployments and commissioning at manufacturing sites
Troubleshoot complex system and data issues impacting production
Mentor site‑level engineers and drive adoption of enterprise standards
Continuously improve system performance, usability, and reliability
You have
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Systems, or related field)
5+ years of experience in SCADA, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems engineering
Proven experience architecting and deploying solutions using Ignition
Experience developing enterprise or multi‑site SCADA standards and architectures
Strong understanding of PLC integration, industrial networking, and OT systems
Experience with SQL databases and industrial data architectures
Experience in regulated or safety‑critical industries (aerospace, defense, or similar preferred)
Ability to operate both strategically (architecture, standards) and tactically (deployment, troubleshooting)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice to have
Experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing (machining, additive, test, propulsion systems)
Experience integrating SCADA with MES, historians, and enterprise analytics platforms
Knowledge of IT/OT cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
Experience with scripting (Python) and advanced data modeling
Background in digital manufacturing, digital thread, or industrial analytics initiatives
Experience supporting rapid‑growth or multi‑site manufacturing organization
Benefits
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.
EEO Statement
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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