Shawn Kelly

Senior Principal Metallurgical/Materials Engineer at Beehive Industries

Role
Senior Principal Metallurgical Materials Engineer at Beehive Industries
Location
Charlotte, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Shawn Kelly

I am a technical leader and engineer with 26 years of metal AM experience developing and implementing holistic technical strategies and solutions across the AM value chain. Known for leading start-up teams and facilities geared towards the industrialization of AM, I am Energized by applying technical expertise in materials science and metal AM processes to guide businesses and customers on their AM journey. AM VisionI believe the success of additive manufacturing - defined by the insertion of additive manufactured components into critical industries - requires a holistic view across the AM value chain. By solving problems and innovating in the areas of powder, printing, heat treatment, finishing, and inspection, AM will become another tool in the toolbox rivaling conventional manufacturing processes. Furthermore it will enable new advances in materials science by creating new avenues for microstructure design and control, that ultimately drive performance.

Experience

  1. Senior Principal Metallurgical Materials Engineer

    Beehive Industries

    Aug 2025 — Present · US

    Technical Leadership and Mentoring in the areas of Materials Selection, Qualification, Material and Process Specifications for conventionally and additively manufactured aerospace alloys for rapidly designed and manufactured jet engine product platforms. Provide Materials and Process technical support to supply chain, quality, and operations teams for heat treatment and raw material feedstocks. Lead and support materials related technology maturation projects from TRL 3 to LRIP.

Education

  • Virginia Tech

    Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering

    2002 — 2004

  • Virginia Tech

    B.S., Materials Science and Engineering

    1995 — 1999

  • Virginia Tech

    Master of Science - MS, Materials Science and Engineering

    1999 — 2002

Skills

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Laser Welding
  • Metallurgy
  • Titanium

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