Role Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer (Sr. QE) will serve as a technical quality leader for aerospace manufacturing operations. This role supports our machining COE in Blue Ash, OH with a focus on CNC machining and inspection. This role requires expert-level capability in GD&T, SPC, and dimensional inspection tools, with a strong emphasis on training and mentoring the quality and production teams in inspection methods and standards. The Sr. QE ensures AS9100 compliance, drives continuous improvement, and supports root cause investigations across internal and supplier operations.    

What You'll Do...

Lead and support dimensional inspection activities including development inspection plans, supporting the team on the use of quality inspection equipment such as CMMs, comparator analysis, and manual inspection tools (height gauges, micrometers, indicators, etc.)

Design procedure and implement bespoke inspection gage and tool solutions enabling quick and repeatable inspections supporting part control plans and SPC.

Serve as a technical SME and trainer for GD&T interpretation, measurement methods, and SPC application on the shop floor

Develop and implement SPC control charts, capability studies (Cp, Cpk), and data-driven process monitoring

Oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs) per AS9102 and support new product launch readiness

Perform and teach thorough Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) methods (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)

Create and maintain control plans, inspection plans, and detailed WI for in-process and final inspection

Analyze internal scrap, rework, and escape data; identify trends and lead improvement efforts

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process capability and reduce variation

Understand customer requirements and flowdown and build customer specific inspection plans, communication strategy and support and customer specific audits, FAIs, and new customer onboardings requirements.

Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits (AS9100, NADCAP) with a state of readiness mindset

Mentor junior quality staff and production operators on measurement principles and inspection accuracy

You have...

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)

5+ years in Quality Engineering within aerospace or precision manufacturing

Expert-level GD&T interpretation and application (ASME Y14.5)

Experience designing custom gaging solutions (Go/no-go, air gaging, functional gages)

Strong experience with SPC tools and analysis, including control charts, MSA, GR&R

Experience in the operation of CMMs and their software (e.g., PC-DMIS or similar)

Hands-on experience using comparators, calipers, micrometers, and other metrology tools

Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific aerospace requirements

Proficient in quality data tools (Minitab, Excel, eQMS, ERP/MRP systems)

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...

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification

Experience with additive manufacturing inspection methods

Knowledge of NADCAP special processes (heat treat, coatings, etc.)

Experience developing and teaching technical training or certification programs (e.g., Certified Operator Programs)

Core Competencies

Strong communicator with the ability to teach, mentor, and coach at all levels

Analytical and hands-on; enjoys being on the floor as much as behind the data

Able to translate complex quality requirements into practical, shop-floor-level execution

Comfortable leading investigations, writing reports, and interacting with customers and suppliers

Continuous improvement mindset, data-driven decision maker

You will find this position very satisfying if you have a(n):

Roll up your sleeves attitude

Methodical and systematic approach

Teamwork centric orientation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity

Passion about your work and look forward to bringing great contributions to the team

Have experience working in a start-up or small to medium size company

Generally positive and optimistic approach to most challenges

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.

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