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.
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Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
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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
As a Director Advanced Manufacturing Engineering here at Honeywell, you will lead and drive advanced manufacturing strategies and initiatives that shape the future of our manufacturing operations. You will oversee a talented team of engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes, foster innovation, and achieve operational excellence.
You will report directly to Senior Engineering Director of the Navigation and sensors network, and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location on a five day work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the company by driving innovation, operational excellence, and cost efficiencies in manufacturing operations. Your leadership in optimizing manufacturing processes, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives will enhance productivity, improve product quality, and increase customer satisfaction.
At Honeywell, 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
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for advanced manufacturing engineering initiatives
- Develop and implement advanced manufacturing strategies to drive innovation and operational excellence
- Lead and manage a team of engineers to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance productivity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
- Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies to drive continuous improvement and cost efficiencies
- Analyze manufacturing data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members
YOU MUST HAVE:
- BS in Engineering or related technical field
- 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing engineering and/or project engineering experience
- 5+ years of experience leading manufacturing and/or engineering teams
WE VALUE:
- Proven experience with manufacturing process improvement or product/business development
- High bias for action and integrative problem-solving skills
- Experience with industrial financial systems
- Six Sigma and/or Lean Certified
- Expert coach to team members to increase technical and leadership capability
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize near term commitments while also driving sustainable transformation to significantly improve the foundational methods in our business
- Ability to focus teams to drive the highest impact methods as a priority and manage a rigorous operating system to ensure objectives are accomplished as planned
- Proven ability to build a team; attract, retain and engage talented team members
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing engineering and/or project engineering experience
- 5+ years of experience leading manufacturing and/or engineering teams
- Must be a U.S. Person or have the ability to obtain export authorization under U.S. export control laws
- Experience with manufacturing process improvement or product/business development
- Experience with industrial financial systems
- Six Sigma and/or Lean certification
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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