Principal Casting Engineer

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 OverviewWe 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.What You'll Do...Technical LeadershipAct as the technical authority for the casting process, leading process definition, control, and continuous improvement across all programsMentor engineers in casting fundamentals, advanced metallurgy, and best practicesReview and approve gating/riser designs, shell configurations, and critical process documents for development and production programsProcess Innovation & DevelopmentLead development of next-generation casting processes including single crystal (SX), directionally solidified (DS), equiaxed (EQ), and additive-enabled casting workflowsDevelop robust casting parameters for nickel-based superalloys, titanium, cobalt, and advanced steels in vacuum or inert environmentsSimulation & Data-Driven EngineeringOversee use of casting simulation tools (e.g., MAGMASOFT, ProCAST) to predict defects, optimize gating, and reduce trial iterationsDrive adoption of data analytics and digital twins to correlate process parameters with quality outcomes and productivity KPIsQuality & ComplianceDefine critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics and ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and program-specific specificationsLead complex RCCA investigations using 8D, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologiesInterface directly with stakeholders as the SME on casting process capability and conformanceYou have...Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalentThe 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 clearance15+ years of progressive experience in precision investment casting, with at least 5 years in a principal or technical leadership capacityDeep expertise in casting of superalloys, vacuum melting, ceramic shell chemistry, thermal control, and defect preventionDemonstrated proficiency in casting simulation, statistical process control, and technical documentationExperience with high-performance industries such as aerospace, defense, or IGT is strongly preferredThe 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 clearanceNice to have...Knowledge of automated foundry systems, robotics, and in-situ inspection technologiesExperience 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 modelsThought leadership via industry publications, patents, or conference presentationsIf 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.