Role OverviewThe Principal Additive Process Engineer serves as a recognized technical authority responsible for advancing Metal Binder Jet (MBJ) technology, materials, and production capabilities for critical aerospace and defense applications. This role provides expert-level leadership in additive manufacturing process development, metallurgy, and production scale-up while influencing technical strategy and manufacturing innovation. The Principal Additive Process Engineer drives solutions to complex technical challenges and establishes best practices that enable reliable, high-performance additive manufacturing operations.
What You'll Do...- Serve as a technical authority for Metal Binder Jet additive manufacturing processes, materials development, and production readiness initiatives
- Define technical strategies and roadmaps for additive manufacturing capabilities, process optimization, and production scalability
- Establish and improve additive manufacturing standards, specifications, process controls, and technical documentation
- Drive resolution of the most complex challenges related to powder metallurgy, laser-material interaction, melt pool behavior, thermal management, and part performance
- Lead development of production-ready additive manufacturing processes including qualification, validation, and continuous improvement activities
- Apply advanced expertise in metallurgy and additive manufacturing to optimize material properties, defect reduction, and manufacturing performance
- Influence integration of MBJ into broader manufacturing workflows including post-processing, machining, inspection, and quality systems
- Guide cross-functional engineering teams in solving complex technical problems and advancing additive manufacturing capabilities
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across additive manufacturing initiatives
- Support strategic decisions related to equipment capabilities, process improvements, and future manufacturing technologies
- Represent additive manufacturing expertise in technical reviews with leadership, customers, suppliers, and industry partners
- Perform other duties as assigned
You have...- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in additive manufacturing, MBJ and/or CBJ process development, metallurgy, materials engineering, or related manufacturing disciplines
- Extensive experience developing, optimizing, and scaling additive manufacturing processes for production applications
- Demonstrated experience serving as a technical leader on complex engineering programs and manufacturing initiatives
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Expert knowledge of MBJ and/or CBJ systems, additive manufacturing processes, and production implementation strategies
- Deep understanding of powder metallurgy, material behavior, and thermal management
- Advanced experience with process parameter development, powder characterization, defect analysis, and process optimization
- Ability to establish technical direction and solve complex engineering challenges with significant organizational impact
- Experience developing manufacturing standards, process specifications, and qualification strategies
- Strong understanding of process control, experimental design (DOE), data analysis, and manufacturing validation methods
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to technical and executive audiences
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and elevate technical capabilities within an organization
- 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...- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or related field
- Experience leading production MBJ and/or CBJ implementation for aerospace or defense applications
- Experience with additional additive manufacturing technologies including EBM, DED, or binder jet
- Familiarity with investment casting, machining, and hybrid manufacturing strategies
- Experience leading additive manufacturing technology transitions from research and development through production scale-up
- Experience contributing to patents, publications, technical presentations, or industry standards
- Experience influencing manufacturing strategy, capital investments, and long-term technology roadmaps
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.
