As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II with an emphasis on SCADA and MES systems, you will play a key role in supporting and improving the site Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Ignition SCADA platform. You will work to enhance system reliability, develop workflows, integrate equipment data, and collaborate closely with operations, IT, and controls engineering.
In this role, you will impact the efficiency and quality of manufacturing operations by applying your engineering expertise to improve production processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. Your contributions will support Honeywell Aerospace’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
At Honeywell Aerospace, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support, maintain, and enhance the MES platform and Ignition SCADA applications used across manufacturing operations.
- Develop and modify screens, data flows, and logic within Ignition to improve usability and capture real time production data.
- Troubleshoot MES/SCADA system issues and drive root cause resolution.
- Integrate equipment signals, PLC data, and process metrics into MES/SCADA dashboards.
- Collaborate with controls engineering on equipment connectivity and automation improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to digital manufacturing, data visibility, and workflow optimization.
- Support and optimize advanced manufacturing processes to improve quality and productivity
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and apply advanced manufacturing technologies
YOU MUST HAVE
• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• 3+ years of experience with MES, SCADA platforms, or industrial automation systems.
• Experience with Ignition or similar SCADA tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and data acquisition fundamentals.
• Ability to work across functions to resolve technical issues and implement system improvements.
• 3+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing or process engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, process optimization, and quality control
• Proficiency with data analysis and statistical process control tools to identify and resolve manufacturing issues
• Experience with automation, robotics, or additive manufacturing technologies is highly desirable
WE VALUE
• Advanced degree in Engineering
• Controls or PLC experience (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar).
• Database skills (SQL, scripting, data modeling).
• Familiarity with digital manufacturing, ISA 95 architecture, and IIoT technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
· Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
· Short-term and long-term disability coverage
· 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
· Employee assistance program and educational assistance
· Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
· Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: October 21, 2026.
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 3+ years of experience with MES, SCADA platforms, or industrial automation systems
- Experience with Ignition or similar SCADA tools
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and data acquisition fundamentals
- Ability to work cross-functionally to resolve technical issues and implement system improvements
- 3+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing or process engineering roles
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, process optimization, and quality control
- Proficiency with data analysis and statistical process control tools
- Experience with automation, robotics, or additive manufacturing technologies
- Advanced degree in Engineering
- Controls or PLC experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or similar systems
- Database skills including SQL, scripting, and data modeling
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing, ISA-95 architecture, and IIoT technologies
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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