Senior Contract Process Engineer / Project Contractor

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field required. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in chemical processing, metal finishing, etching/pickling, or surface preparation processes, with significant time in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.  
• Demonstrated success standing up or transferring chemical process lines (etch, clean, or similar wet processes) including facilities integration, EHS compliance, and production ramp.  
• Direct experience with pre-penetrant etch or equivalent controlled material-removal processes supporting NDT/FPI, including etch-rate control, alloy-specific chemistry, and process qualification.  
• Proven track record coordinating cross-functional teams (Facilities, EHS, Quality, Operations, Procurement) and managing external vendors on capital or process installation projects.  
• Experience with regulatory and customer requirements relevant to chemical processing and NDT (e.g., NADCAP AC7108/AC7114, ASTM E1417, NAS 410, AS9100, customer process specs).

Skills & Competencies
• Strong technical knowledge of wet chemical etch processes, solution chemistry control, material compatibility, and dimensional/stock-loss management.  
• Expertise in EHS for hazardous chemicals (acids, corrosives), including engineering controls, PPE, exposure monitoring, emergency systems, and waste handling.  
• Project management capability to drive multi-stakeholder initiatives from concept through production readiness on a contract timeline.  
• Excellent documentation, procedure-writing, and training skills; ability to create clear, auditable process packages.  
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for process troubleshooting, data-driven control (SPC), and continuous improvement.  
• Effective communicator and collaborator across technical, operations, and support functions; comfortable leading meetings and driving accountability.  
• Familiarity with process equipment selection, layout, ventilation design considerations, and vendor technical management.

Nice to have...
• Prior Level II or III NDT experience or working knowledge of FPI process controls and indication interpretation.  
• Experience with specific aerospace OEM etch specifications (e.g., HS7725, RPS series, or equivalent) or NADCAP chemical processing audits.  
• Background in wastewater treatment systems, scrubbers, or closed-loop chemical handling for metal finishing.  
• Lean/Six Sigma or formal project management certification.  
• Experience with electropolishing as an alternative or complementary pre-FPI preparation method.

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.