Technical Training Manager, Contractor

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 Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview:

Beehive Industries is seeking a hands-on Technical Training & Standard Work Manager (Contractor) to help build and execute our engine assembly training program as we transition from development into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments, enjoys creating order from ambiguity, and has a passion for developing technicians through standardized training.

This leader will work side-by-side with operations leaders, engineers, and technicians to capture best practices, document standardized assembly processes, develop training content, and ensure employees are trained and qualified to consistently build high-quality engines.

This position will play a critical role in helping Beehive transition from building prototype hardware to producing engines at scale. The Technical Training & Standard Work Manager will help establish the repeatable processes, workforce capability, and standardized training needed to build engines safely, consistently, and efficiently, laying the foundation for long-term manufacturing success. This is a highly visible role that will directly support production readiness, throughput, quality, and workforce capability.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Program Development

• Design and implement a structured technical training program for engine assembly technicians.
• Develop training curricula for new hires, cross-training, and advanced qualification.
• Build training plans that support production scaling and workforce flexibility.
• Create qualification standards, practical evaluations, and certification records for critical assembly tasks.

Technical Documentation

• Convert tribal knowledge into standardized work instructions and training materials.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Development Assembly, and Manufacturing Operations to document current-state assembly processes.
• Create:
• • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Work Instructions
  • Visual job aids
  • Assembly guides
  • Training videos
  • Process flow documentation
  • Checklists
• Maintain revision control of training documentation as processes mature.

Hands-On Training

• Deliver classroom and on-the-job technical training.
• Coach technicians during engine assembly operations.
• Observe work practices and provide immediate feedback.
• Evaluate technician proficiency and recommend qualification status.
• Support onboarding of new manufacturing operations employees.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps in documentation, training effectiveness, and standard work.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to improve repeatability and reduce variation.
• Capture lessons learned and incorporate them into training materials.
• Recommend improvements that increase safety, quality, and assembly efficiency.
• Ensure training content remains aligned with current engineering revisions and manufacturing processes.

 Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience assembling highly engineered mechanical systems.
• Experience developing technical training programs or manufacturing work instructions.
• Ability to translate complex technical processes into clear, repeatable training content.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of precision assembly practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in rapidly changing environments where processes continue to evolve.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 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
• Ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting production ramp-up from prototype or development into production.
• Experience with gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, aerospace assemblies, or rotating machinery.
• Background in Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Training, Industrial Engineering, or Production Operations.
• Experience managing a Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems.
• Experience creating technical illustrations, videos, or digital work instructions.
• Experience using PLM, MES, or electronic work instruction systems.

 Required Competencies:

• Strong ownership mindset
• Excellent coaching and teaching ability
• Process-oriented while remaining adaptable
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Exceptional documentation skills
• High attention to detail
• Collaborative and approachable
• Bias toward action and continuous improvement
• Ability to build trust with technicians, engineers, and leaders

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform hands-on assembly demonstrations.
• Ability to use standard manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required to support other Beehive facilities.

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. 

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $70.00-$90.00 per hour.  Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.  

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.