Engineering Technician

Beehive Industries • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate is early in their career and will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and EH&S teams to support process improvement initiatives, data collection, and foundational manufacturing system development in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field required. Equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of related manufacturing or engineering experience
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, production systems, or process improvement concepts
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving approaches (Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA concepts)
• Basic ability to analyze data and support decision-making using Excel or similar tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow structured processes and support standardized work development
• Interest in manufacturing systems, production optimization, and continuous improvement
• 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 Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field preferred.
• Internship, co-op, academic projects, or entry-level manufacturing exposure preferred
• Exposure to CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) preferred
• Exposure to additive manufacturing or machining processes
• Familiarity with basic statistical concepts or introductory SPC
• Experience working on academic or project-based process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to simulation or modeling tools (e.g., FlexSim or similar)

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex engineering drawings, models, and additive manufacturing process requirements to provide clear, actionable guidance to production teams, ensuring all hardware meets exact specifications.
• Support the resolution of non-conformances (NCs) and manage technical issue tickets. Coordinate with engineers to provide clear recommendations and guidance on how to return hardware to design specifications.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, including machine malfunctions, process inconsistencies, or hardware defects, to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements and lean techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors across the facility.
• Partner with manufacturing engineers, quality control specialists, and production operators to address technical hurdles and ensure successful project execution.
• Assist the Engineering team by capturing data and providing feedback on new processes, tooling, and additive manufacturing workflows, ensuring that shop-floor realities are reflected in engineering documentation.
• Identify potential risks in the manufacturing or assembly process and develop contingency plans to minimize impact on deadlines.

Benefits

• group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
• a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
• Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible
• will also receive equity in the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree