Principal Casting Engineer

Beehive Industries • Loveland, OH

4h

About The Position

We are looking for a Principal Casting Engineer to serve as the lead technical authority for our internal casting needs. This is a hands-on, high-impact role dedicated entirely to ensuring Beehive’s innovative engine platforms have a fast, reliable, and vertically integrated path from design to flight-ready hardware. You will be the technical lead responsible for the internal casting of Beehive’s proprietary engine components. You will work as a core member of the team to translate complex engine designs into successful, high-integrity cast components. This role is critical to scaling precision casting operations, introducing new technologies, and supporting cross-functional product innovation. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of metallurgical science, casting simulation, defect analysis, and automation opportunities, with a track record of delivering complex components at scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 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.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in precision investment casting, with at least 5 years in a principal or technical leadership capacity.
• Deep expertise in casting of superalloys, vacuum melting, ceramic shell chemistry, thermal control, and defect prevention.
• Demonstrated proficiency in casting simulation, statistical process control, and technical documentation.
• Experience with high-performance industries such as aerospace, defense, or IGT is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of automated foundry systems, robotics, and in-situ inspection technologies.
• Experience integrating additive manufacturing into the casting workflow (e.g., printed wax/ceramic patterns, hybrid cores).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence capital investment and product cost models.
• Thought leadership via industry publications, patents, or conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for the casting process, leading process definition, control, and continuous improvement across all programs.
• Mentor engineers in casting fundamentals, advanced metallurgy, and best practices.
• Review and approve gating/riser designs, shell configurations, and critical process documents for development and production programs.
• Lead development of next-generation casting processes including single crystal (SX), directionally solidified (DS), equiaxed (EQ), and additive-enabled casting workflows.
• Develop robust casting parameters for nickel-based superalloys, titanium, cobalt, and advanced steels in vacuum or inert environments.
• Oversee use of casting simulation tools (e.g., MAGMASOFT, ProCAST) to predict defects, optimize gating, and reduce trial iterations.
• Drive adoption of data analytics and digital twins to correlate process parameters with quality outcomes and productivity KPIs.
• Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics and ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and program-specific specifications.
• Lead complex RCCA investigations using 8D, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Interface directly with stakeholders as the SME on casting process capability and conformance.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees