Manager, Engine Design

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 Englewood, 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 Manager, Engine Design will be responsible for developing hardware for an engine program and leading a group of designers toward that common goal. 

What You'll Do...

• Maintain and oversee the integrity of engine cross sections and assembly-level models
• Act as the technical owner for all mechanical aspects of the engine, including fits, seals, mounts, joints, and other components
• Develop and implement plans for assembly and disassembly for both development and production
• Develop and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), including weight estimates for components and assemblies
• Provide final approval on hardware drawings for manufacturing, ensuring they meet fit, form, and function requirements
• Help establish and uphold companywide design standards and best practices
• Work closely with engineers to design, analyze, and evaluate turbomachinery components and assemblies using sound engineering principles and industry standards
• Create Definitions for Parts and Assemblies
• • Develop 2D cross sections, 3D models, tolerance stackups, and electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, and assembly
  • Conduct quality checks to eliminate interferences and ensure interface requirements are met
  • Ensure drawings and models align with industry standards for configuration management
• Ensure Compliance with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Participate in design reviews and work closely with performance, controls, and system integration teams
• Communicate significant issues or developments promptly to stakeholders
• Participate in research and development of additive design technologies and methodologies
• • Provide guidance on improving product designs through additive manufacturing techniques
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated, adhering to engineering best practices

People Leadership Responsibilities

• Team Development
• • Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing design engineering team as the organization grows
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the team
• Performance Management
• • Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback to team members
  • Conduct performance reviews and guide professional growth for direct reports
• Conflict Resolution
• • Address team challenges and resolve conflicts effectively to maintain a productive work environment
• Resource Allocation
• • Allocate resources and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and efficient project execution
• Change Management
• • Lead the team through change initiatives and adapt processes as needed to support organizational goals
• Leadership by Example
• • Demonstrate technical expertise and strong leadership qualities to inspire and motivate the team

You have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Design from an accredited university or college
• At least 10 years of experience in the design of complex additive or gas turbine components
• 3+ years in a leadership position leading or managing a team
• Strong expertise in design software tools (e.g., NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS).
• Experience with system-level CAD m