As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will provide technical leadership and expertise in advanced manufacturing processes. You will play a crucial role in driving innovation and continuous improvement in our manufacturing operations by developing and implementing advanced manufacturing strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
In this role, you will impact our manufacturing capabilities by advancing operational efficiency, product quality, and overall competitiveness in the market through your technical expertise and leadership in advanced manufacturing processes.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to design, optimize, and maintain production processes, equipment, and quality standards
- Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate manufacturing engineers and technicians to support daily production and long-term career growth
- Work alongside operations, supply chain, and upper management to resolve bottlenecks and meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
- Oversee and manage advanced manufacturing operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and productivity
- Implement advanced manufacturing technologies and processes to optimize production
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance
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.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing
- Experience with data analysis and statistical process control
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong leadership skills in managing manufacturing teams
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and achieving results
- Ability to think strategically and implement innovative solutions
- Strong project management skills
- Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in advanced manufacturing
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
The annual base salary range for this position is $155,000 - $188,000. 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.
BENEFITS
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/
POSTING TIMELINE
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.
ABOUT US
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.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world.
Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
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Skills Required
- U.S. person status: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status under asylum or refugee status
- 6+ years of experience welding aerospace components
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- Experience in advanced manufacturing, welding process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of TIG welding, electron beam welding, and welding automation
- Knowledge of AWS D17.1 and AMS2750 specifications
- Familiarity with GD&T concepts and symbols
- Proficiency with data analytics tools such as Excel
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic global environment
- Track record of continuous improvement and project execution
- Advanced engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- Experience programming robotic welders
- Experience using NX or comparable software
- Experience welding aluminum, titanium, and Inconel aerospace parts
- Experience creating workholding fixtures and optimizing welding setups for aerospace components
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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