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.