Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Beehive Industries • Cincinnati, OH

17d

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive process excellence and operational execution in investment casting. This role will focus on scaling production capability, implementing advanced manufacturing methods, and ensuring high-quality, repeatable output across aerospace and defense casting programs. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of investment casting industry experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Metallurgical Engineering (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in investment casting or high-precision foundry operations
• Demonstrated success in scaling complex processes for aerospace or defense components
• Strong expertise in process simulation, casting metallurgy, and defect analysis
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing methods
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration 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 Haves

• Hands-on knowledge of additive-enabled mold/core technologies
• Experience with automation in shell building, pouring, or post-processing
• Familiarity with vacuum furnaces, DS/SX casting, and advanced superalloy processing
• Financial acumen to connect cost drivers with manufacturing strategies

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day production problem solving, root cause analysis, and yield improvement
• Help continuously improve processes including wax injection, ceramic shell, core handling, pouring, solidification, knockout, heat treat, machining, and inspection
• Drive throughput, yield, and OEE improvements to meet delivery and cost targets
• Develop standard work, process documentation, and manufacturing best practices across operations
• Assist scaling of production lines, tooling transitions, and introduction of new equipment
• Partner with design and simulation teams to optimize gating, riser, and mold design for manufacturability
• Introduce advanced automation, additive-enabled casting workflows, and digital foundry technologies
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction (NPI) and rapid prototyping initiatives
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, Nadcap, and customer-specific quality requirements
• Assist with process audits, capability studies, and PPAP/FAI deliverables
• Partner with quality engineering to reduce scrap, rework, and defect rates

Benefits

• group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
• generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
• bonus eligible
• equity in the company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior