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 Englewood, 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 Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

We are seeking a Machine Maintenance Supervisor to lead a growing team of maintenance technicians in support of our production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on technical ability combined with leadership skills to ensure uptime, quality, and safety of our additive and post-processing equipment. This is a key role in building a reliable and scalable maintenance function.

Responsibilities:

·      Team Leadership & Development

o   Supervise a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts or work areas.

o   Provide day-to-day direction, assign tasks, and ensure timely completion of maintenance work orders.

o   Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring new maintenance team members.

o   Promote a safety-first, quality-driven culture on the shop floor.

·      Maintenance Execution

o   Lead troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control issues on additive manufacturing and support equipment.

o   Ensure proper execution of preventive maintenance schedules and corrective actions.

o   Maintain documentation of work performed, equipment logs, and parts usage.

o   Support calibration and maintenance of critical systems (e.g., gas handling, chillers, vacuum systems).

·      Operational Support

o   Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and ensure efficient workflows.

o   Support installation and commissioning of new equipment as the factory grows.

o   Assist in implementing and optimizing CMMS tools and work order systems.

·      Continuous Improvement

o   Identify opportunities to improve maintenance practices, reduce unplanned downtime, and increase technician effectiveness.

o   Participate in root cause analysis (RCCA) activities and corrective action implementation.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or aerospace manufacturing maintenance, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience with manufacturing equipment, ideally in precision or additive manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable in a startup or fast paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with metal AM systems (e.g., EOS, SLM, GE Additive, Velo3D).
• Experience leading or mentoring small technical teams.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and maintenance documentation standards.
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement tools.
• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent trade school training.

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.