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 Cincinnati, Ohio facility.
Role Overview
The Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing the propulsion quality manufacturing processes to make sure the products produced meet quality standards and customers’ expectations. This organization is a recent Beehive industries acquisition, and this role will require effectively integrating this business into the Beehive quality organization in process, culture and strategy.
What You'll Do...
- Developing and implementing quality standards
- Developing and implementing quality control systems
- Define and build out an organization that supports the Beehive APQP system.
- Lead a team building out APQP Control plans
- Coaching the team on effective inspection plans and how the quality control plan ensures zero customer disruptions and impacts
- Monitoring and analyzing quality performance
- Collaborating with operations managers and engineers to develop and implement controls and improvements
- Ensuring that workflows, processes, and products comply with safety regulations
- Coaching and mentoring cross functional teams on Investigating and troubleshooting product or production issues
- Developing corrective actions, solutions, and improvements
- Reviewing codes, specifications, and processes
- Managing all personnel within the quality department
- Managing all auditing activities. (Customers, 3rd parties, certification organization, etc.)
- Active team leader, engaging teammates in discussions on quality and improvements even in a time with no active quality escapes
You have...
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace, industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or Relevant Experience
- 10+ years of experience in quality engineering, quality assurance, or a similar role in manufacturing background
- 5+ years of management experience
- Strong background with AS9100 and ISO9001 systems
- Experience in the Aviation/Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing industry
- Experience with using QA software tools and processes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- 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...
- Roll up your sleeves attitude
- Methodical and systematic approach
- Teamwork centric orientation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity
- Passion for your work and look forward to bringing great contributions to the team
- Have experience working in a start-up or small to medium size company
- Generally positive and optimistic approach to most challenges
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or Relevant Experience
- 10+ years of experience in quality engineering, assurance, or similar role in manufacturing
- 5+ years of management experience
- Strong background with AS9100 and ISO9001 systems
- Experience in the Aviation/Aerospace or Automotive manufacturing industry
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
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Healthcare Strength — Group medical, dental, life, and short- and long‑term disability coverage are described as starting on day one. Immediate eligibility reduces coverage gaps for new hires.
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What We Do
Beehive Industries is an American manufacturer, technology developer, and innovation partner for defense, aerospace, and related industries. We design, develop, and manufacture industry-defining innovations in the USA, with the ultimate goal of reindustrializing America. For more information, visit beehive-industries.com.
Why Work With Us
We're committed to realizing impossible technology together. Our team is made up of makers—industrious problem solvers who think outside the box and refuse to take 'no' for an answer. We're innovative and passionate life long learners, always looking for new team members to bring their unique insight and experience to the table.
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