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 Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for leading the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) team responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs within the Engines & Power Systems sub business unit. You will drive the successful implementation of new products from proposal into full rate production, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer requirements.
You will report directly to our Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and you'll work out of our Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will have a significant impact on the success of NPI programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, guiding and providing technical oversight to team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the ISC Engineering AME team for NPI programs, ensuring successful implementation from proposal to full rate production for new products with a focus upon design for manufacturing, design for cost, production readiness, and APQP elements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure efficient production
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase productivity
- Develop and implement strategies to streamline NPI processes and improve time-to-market
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure product quality
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or similar) from an accredited institution. Master's degree in engineering or related preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries
- Minimum of 7 + years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related roles
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and NPI methodologies
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
WE VALUE
- Six Sigma certification
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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 (Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, or similar)
- Master's degree in engineering or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, or automotive industries
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related roles
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and NPI methodologies
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected status/ability to obtain export authorization)
- Six Sigma certification
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
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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