Engineering Technician

About the role

Beehive Industries seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer Intern. This role will be based at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility and will focus on supporting process improvement initiatives, data collection, and foundational manufacturing system development in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineering-to-Floor Translation: Interpret complex engineering drawings, models, and additive manufacturing process requirements to provide clear, actionable guidance to production teams, ensuring all hardware meets exact specifications.
• Non-Conformance Support: Support the resolution of non-conformances (NCs) and manage technical issue tickets. Coordinate with engineers to provide clear recommendations and guidance on how to return hardware to design specifications.
• Technical Problem Solving: Investigate and resolve production issues, including machine malfunctions, process inconsistencies, or hardware defects, to maintain a smooth production flow.
• Process Optimization: Continuously identify and implement process improvements and lean techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce production errors across the facility.
• Collaborative Liaison: Partner with manufacturing engineers, quality control specialists, and production operators to address technical hurdles and ensure successful project execution.
• Validation & Documentation: Assist the Engineering team by capturing data and providing feedback on new processes, tooling, and additive manufacturing workflows, ensuring that shop-floor realities are reflected in engineering documentation.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks in the manufacturing or assembly process and develop contingency plans to minimize impact on deadlines.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field required. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of related manufacturing or engineering experience. Internship, co-op, academic projects, or entry-level manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Skills & Competencies: Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering fundamentals; familiarity with structured problem-solving approaches (Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA concepts); basic ability to analyze data and support decision-making using Excel or similar tools; exposure to CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) preferred; strong communication and teamwork skills; strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment; ability to follow structured processes and support standardized work development; interest in manufacturing systems, production optimization, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving approaches (Lean, Six Sigma, RCCA concepts).
• Basic ability to analyze data and support decision-making using Excel or similar tools.
• Exposure to CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar) preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to follow structured processes and support standardized work development.
• Interest in manufacturing systems, production optimization, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one.
• Grossly 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.