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 Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

The Mechanical Designer is responsible for the design, development, and build of custom machinery and production equipment used in advanced manufacturing environments. This role supports the full lifecycle of machine development—from concept and architecture through detailed design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing and building industrial equipment, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and integration into automated production systems.

What You'll Do...

• Design custom mechanical systems and production equipment, including:
• • Automated production cells and workstations
  • Material handling and fixturing systems
  • Thermal or process equipment
  • Post-processing and finishing systems
• Develop 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed fabrication drawings
• Define system-level architectures and layouts for manufacturing equipment
• Perform:
• • Tolerance stack-ups and GD&T
  • Structural and mechanical analysis (fit, function, durability)
• Select and integrate mechanical components, such as:
• • Motors, gearboxes, bearings
  • Linear motion systems (rails, ball screws, actuators)
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic components
• Apply design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles
• Collaborate cross-functionally with:
• • Controls and automation engineers (PLC, sensors, robotics)
  • Process engineers (manufacturing workflows and constraints)
  • Fabrication and assembly teams
• Support machine build, debug, and commissioning, including:
• • Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Iterative design improvements based on real-world performance
• Develop and maintain:
• • Bills of materials (BOMs)
  • Technical documentation and assembly instructions
  • Vendor specifications and sourcing inputs
• Drive continuous improvement of existing equipment:
• • Increase uptime and reliability
  • Reduce cost and complexity
  • Improve maintainability and serviceability

You have...

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related field
• 3–10+ years of experience in machine design, automation equipment, or industrial systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, NX)
• Proficiency in PLM,PDM workflows and BOM control
• Strong understanding of:
• • Mechanical design fundamentals
  • Tolerancing, fits, and GD&T
  • Materials and fabrication processes (machining, welding, sheet metal)
• 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...

• Experience designing custom production equipment or factory automation systems
• Familiarity with:
• • Robotics integration
  • Industrial safety standards and machine guarding
  • High-temperature, vacuum, or process-driven environments
• Experience working in fast-paced build or development environments
• Exposure to scalable manufacturing systems or modular equipment design

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.