You will report directly to our leadership team and you’ll work out of our Torrance, CA location on a hybrid work schedule, with the first 90 days on-site.
In this role, you will impact the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing operations by developing and implementing advanced manufacturing strategies and collaborating across functions to achieve 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
- 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 to meet Flawless Launch and APQP goals
- Ensure Design benefit from the APQP artifacts of PMAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, and PPAP
- Ensure Product benefits from the APQP artifacts such as DFM Scorecards, Heat Maps, 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
- Drive IPDS adherence for all ISC related items
- Manage Cost Take Out (CTO) efforts and risk mitigation plans
- Drive DFX (Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Lean) activities
- Predict and Manage Product Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) Efforts to Aero RTY goals
- Facilitate Production Readiness Reviews and associated Phase 5/C action closures
- Interface with Production Cell(s) to ensure smooth Production Transitions
- Provide Proposal ISC artifacts in IPDS Phase A and Phase B 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
The annual base salary range for this position in California is $110,400.00 - $138,000.00. 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.
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
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. Job Posting Date: July 21, 2026
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or 9+ years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years of Engineering, Program Management or Integrated Supply Chain experience
- Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles
- Core knowledge of manufacturing technologies, welding, brazing, machining, additive manufacturing
WE VALUE
- Master’s degree in engineering or related advanced technical discipline
- Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence in manufacturing environments
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
- 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, machining, assembly 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
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)
THE BUSINESS UNITOptimize industrial operations through integrated automation, control systems, and digital technologies. Connect assets and enable real-time insights to drive smarter, data-driven decision-making. Enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability with scalable solutions like Experion® and Honeywell Forge™.
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 :click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-diversity)
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 :
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 9+ years related experience in lieu of a degree
- 5+ years of Engineering, Program Management, or Integrated Supply Chain experience
- Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles
- Core knowledge of manufacturing technologies including welding, brazing, machining, and additive manufacturing
- Experience with APQP elements (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP) and use of DFMEA/PFMEA/MSA
- Ability to manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL), IPDS adherence, and Product RTY/UPC efforts
- Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
- Master's degree in engineering or related discipline
- Experience with SAP, Teamcenter, and manufacturing data systems
- Project management skills, including schedule, planning, and budget management; MS Project and advanced Excel skills
- Certifications such as Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or HOS; six sigma tool experience
- Product knowledge in valves, pumps, actuators, heat exchangers, and environmental control systems
- Ability to read mechanical engineering drawings and assess manufacturability
- Manufacturing and supplier factory floor exposure (requires safety shoes and glasses)
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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