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 NDI Technician - FPI Level II independently sets up, performs, interprets, evaluates, and documents fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI/PT) on aerospace hardware in accordance with approved procedures, applicable specifications, and Beehive Industries' NDT written practice. The Level II serves as a technical resource for FPI execution, provides guidance and supervision to trainees and Level I personnel, and supports consistent, compliant special-process performance in accordance with NAS 410.

What You’ll Do...

• Set up, standardize, and independently perform fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI/PT) in accordance with approved procedures, work instructions, drawings, and applicable customer or industry requirements.
• Interpret and evaluate FPI indications against applicable acceptance criteria, make acceptance or rejection determinations within assigned certification authority, and accurately document results.
• Perform and verify required equipment standardizations, system performance checks, process controls, and material checks; identify, contain, and escalate nonconforming process conditions.
• Review applicable codes, standards, specifications, drawings, purchase-order requirements, and contractual documents that control FPI activities performed by Beehive.
• Provide technical guidance, direct observation, and/or supervision to trainees and Level I personnel as permitted by Beehive's written practice.
• When authorized by Beehive's written practice, develop detailed work instructions from approved general procedures for final technical approval by a certified Level III.
• Ensure inspection records, traceability, process logs, and nonconformance documentation are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, process improvements, and cross-functional resolution of inspection or manufacturing issues without exceeding assigned NDI authority.
• Support internal, customer, regulatory, and special-process audits, including demonstration of FPI process controls and personnel compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Quality and manufacturing operations.

You have...

Education

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade-school education in nondestructive testing, inspection, manufacturing, engineering technology, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Must meet the formal training, examination, and vision requirements for Penetrant Testing Level II under NAS 410 Revision 6 and Beehive Industries' approved NDT written practice.

Experience

• For PT/FPI Level II qualification with prior Level I certification, NAS 410 Revision 6 specifies a minimum of 16 additional hours of formal PT training and 270 hours of applicable experience. Direct
• access to Level II requires a minimum of 32 hours of formal PT training and 400 hours of applicable experience.
• Documented prior training, experience, and certification are subject to review and approval by Beehive's Responsible Level III or Examiner in accordance with the written practice.
• Demonstrated experience performing and evaluating FPI on aerospace or other high-reliability hardware.

Skills & Competencies

• Thorough working knowledge of FPI/PT principles, techniques, process limitations, materials, equipment, system performance checks, and common manufacturing discontinuities.
• Ability to independently interpret and evaluate indications and apply acceptance criteria from approved technical documents within the scope of certification.
• Working knowledge of relevant aerospace manufacturing and inspection technologies and their relationship to penetrant inspection results.
• Ability to provide clear technical guidance and effective oversight to trainees and Level I personnel.
• Strong technical documentation, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to maintain applicable near-vision and color-perception requirements and ongoing qualification/recertification status in accordance with Beehive's written practice.
• 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...

• Current or previous employer certification to NAS 410 or EN 4179 as PT/FPI Level II.
• Experience inspecting aerospace castings, forgings, weldments, machined components, or additively manufactured hardware.
• Experience in an AS9100 and/or Nadcap-accredited special-process environment, including audit support and process-control documentation.
• Additional NDI certifications or documented training in other methods such as magnetic particle, radiography, ultrasonic, or eddy current testing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods in a manufacturing and inspection environment, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and using inspection equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to safely handle parts and materials consistent with site lifting requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular use of required PPE and work around approved penetrant-process chemicals and UV-A inspection equipment; must follow applicable EHS controls and safety procedures.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and overtime as business needs require; limited travel may be required for training or support at other Beehive locations

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.