Quality Technician
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 Cincinnati, Ohio facility.
Role Overview
The Quality Technician performs routine quality inspection activities to ensure manufactured components meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role performs dimensional and visual inspections, collects and analyzes inspection data, maintains quality documentation, and supports Quality Management System (QMS) activities in accordance with AS9100 and company standards. The position collaborates with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify quality issues, support corrective actions, and ensure products meet established specifications.
What You’ll Do...
Perform dimensional and visual inspections of components using manual and digital measurement equipment
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and basic GD&T requirements to verify product conformity
Utilize inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, pin gages, optical comparators, and other metrology tools
Perform routine coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspections using established inspection programs
Record, verify, and maintain inspection results and quality documentation in accordance with company procedures
Support the creation and verification of Customer Data Packets and Certificates of Conformance (CoC)
Maintain calibration records, inspection documentation, and other Quality Management System (QMS) records
Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials and products using approved quality systems
Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve routine product quality issues
Assist with internal audits and support continuous improvement initiatives
Utilize Microsoft Office applications and company quality systems to maintain accurate records
Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and hazard reporting expectations
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection work environment
Communicate inspection findings, quality concerns, and status updates to leadership in a timely manner
Perform other duties as assigned
You have...
Education
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
Experience
Two (2) or more years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar regulated manufacturing environment
Experience performing dimensional inspections using standard metrology equipment
Skills & Competencies
Working knowledge of quality inspection methods and manufacturing processes
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
Proficiency using manual inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, bore gages, height gages, and pin gages
Basic experience operating coordinate measuring machines (CMM) using established programs
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), document control, and calibration processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate inspection results
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated dependability, adaptability, and commitment to 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 have...
Experience creating or modifying CMM inspection programs using PC-DMIS or Calypso
Experience working in additive manufacturing or precision machining environments
Familiarity with Keyence measurement systems or other automated inspection platforms
Experience writing quality procedures or work instructions
Experience supporting internal or external AS9100 or ISO audits
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.
