In this role, you will impact the advancement of manufacturing capabilities by leading initiatives that optimize manufacturing processes and integrate cutting-edge technologies. Your contributions will directly influence product quality, operational efficiency, and Honeywell Aerospace's competitive position in the market.
You will report directly to our Sr Adv Mfg Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Torrance, CA location on a Hybrid work schedule.
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.
ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the implementation of new manufacturing techniques
- Review conceptual and development designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and yield
- Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) items to meet IPDS goals
- Manage Unit Product Cost (UPC) models and APQP goals
- Ensure Design benefit from the APQP artifacts of PMAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP
- Ensure Product benefits from DFM Scorecard, Heat Map, PRR, and MRA
- Interface with Engineering and Sourcing to identify Suppliers meeting capacity, cost, and capability goals
- Identify and manage new product assembly, test, or tooling Capital needs
- Manage Cost Take Out (CTO) efforts and risk mitigation plans
- Drive DFM (Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Lean) activities
- Predict and Manage Product Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) Efforts to Aero RTY goals
- Interface with Production Cell(s) to ensure smooth Production Transitions
- Provide Proposal ISC artifacts in IPDS Phase 2/A as required
- Provide AME/ISC scheduling, planning, and budget management to Program Management as required
- Understand, manage, and achieve AME HMR hardware delivery program milestones
- Drive IPDS adherence for all ISC related items in the Phase Exit Criteria Assessment (PECA) check sheets
- Achieve ISC Program Milestones, maintain required IPDS metrics and provide status presentations
- Support AME HOS activities including standard work definition and tiered MOS accountability
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other STEM discipline
- 2+ years of Engineering, Program Management, or Integrated Supply Chain experience
- Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
- Proficient in analyzing manufacturing data and implementing process optimizations to improve efficiency and quality
- Experience with manufacturing process development, cross-functional team leadership, and adoption of cutting-edge technologies
WE VALUE
- 5 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
- Product knowledge in valves, pumps, actuators, heat exchangers and environmental control systems
- Ability to read engineering mechanical drawings and assess for manufacturing capability
- Knowledge of casting, welding, and machining processes
- Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Word, and MS Project
- Position requires manufacturing and supplier factory floor exposure requiring safety shoes and glasses
- Excellent communication skills including oral, written and presentation
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing techniques and their impact on costs
- Proficiency in project management skills with the ability to close initiatives on time and within budget
- Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or HOS certification. Demonstrated ability in using six sigma tools
- Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA/MSA and other APQP elements
- Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications
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 BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace’s Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) business unit delivers innovative solutions that improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of industrial processes worldwide. We provide advanced materials, process technologies, automation solutions, and services that help customers optimize their operations and meet evolving market demands.
Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $106,500. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
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. 09/23/2026
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 engineering or another STEM discipline
- 2 or more years of experience in engineering, program management, or integrated supply chain
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. person as defined by export control regulations
- Proficiency analyzing manufacturing data and implementing process optimizations
- Experience with manufacturing process development
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Experience adopting advanced manufacturing technologies
- Five years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
- Product knowledge of valves, pumps, actuators, heat exchangers, or environmental control systems
- Ability to read mechanical engineering drawings and assess manufacturing capability
- Knowledge of casting, welding, and machining processes
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Project
- Manufacturing and supplier factory-floor exposure
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing techniques and cost impacts
- Project management skills with the ability to complete initiatives on time and within budget
- Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or HOS certification
- Experience using Six Sigma tools
- Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, and other APQP elements
- Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications
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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