Beehive Industries · 4 weeks ago
Principal Casting Engineer
Loveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expBeehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems. They are seeking a Principal Casting Engineer to serve as the lead technical authority for internal casting needs, ensuring innovative engine platforms have a reliable path from design to flight-ready hardware.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the technical authority for the casting process, leading process definition, control, and continuous improvement across all programs
Mentor engineers in casting fundamentals, advanced metallurgy, and best practices
Review and approve gating/riser designs, shell configurations, and critical process documents for development and production programs
Lead development of next-generation casting processes including single crystal (SX), directionally solidified (DS), equiaxed (EQ), and additive-enabled casting workflows
Develop robust casting parameters for nickel-based superalloys, titanium, cobalt, and advanced steels in vacuum or inert environments
Oversee use of casting simulation tools (e.g., MAGMASOFT, ProCAST) to predict defects, optimize gating, and reduce trial iterations
Drive adoption of data analytics and digital twins to correlate process parameters with quality outcomes and productivity KPIs
Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics and ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and program-specific specifications
Lead complex RCCA investigations using 8D, FMEA, and Six Sigma methodologies
Interface directly with stakeholders as the SME on casting process capability and conformance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
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
15+ years of progressive experience in precision investment casting, with at least 5 years in a principal or technical leadership capacity
Deep expertise in casting of superalloys, vacuum melting, ceramic shell chemistry, thermal control, and defect prevention
Demonstrated proficiency in casting simulation, statistical process control, and technical documentation
Preferred
Experience with high-performance industries such as aerospace, defense, or IGT is strongly preferred
Knowledge of automated foundry systems, robotics, and in-situ inspection technologies
Experience integrating additive manufacturing into the casting workflow (e.g., printed wax/ceramic patterns, hybrid cores)
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence capital investment and product cost models
Thought leadership via industry publications, patents, or conference presentations
Benefits
Group Medical
Dental
Life
Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
Bonus eligible
Equity in the company
Company
Beehive Industries
Beehive Industries is a manufacturer, technology developer, and innovation partner for defense, aerospace, and related industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Darius Ehteshami
Chief Operating Officer
Josh Flood
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
Business Wire
2025-12-08
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