Mechanical Design Engineer II (Overhaul APU)
Joo Koon, Singapore
About Honeywell Aerospace
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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.
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Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
- Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
- Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
- Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
- Provide daily engineering support and engineering dispositions in the repair and overhaul of Auxiliary Power Units (APU).
- Provide the shop findings and investigation reports for the APU / Accessories
- Work on improving the first pass yields and reduce low time removals of the APUs
- Work with the shop floor technicians to address technical problems.
- Conduct Technical Co-ordination Meetings with customers.
- Support Sales and Business team in contract preparation / negotiation.
- Develop & update customized or inhouse work scope.
- Lead R&O cost takeout and productivity improvement projects.
- Work with Repair Development Engineers in developing new repair schemes.
- Perform time studies for product and processes to drive improvement.
- Work with global team to support work scope standardization and best practice sharing effort.
Key Experience & Capabilities:
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering
- Ideally, > 5 years of work experience in an overhaul (aviation) environment, with minimum 3 years of experience in relevant product.
- Experience with gas turbines and/or other aircraft engine components.
- Strong analytical, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with other team members ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Ability to lead investigation work and work with little supervision, consistently taking the initiative to get things done.
We Value:
- Possess a wide degree of curiosity, creativity, flexibility and possess a “can-do” attitude.
- Passion for solving challenging problems.
- Ability to multi-task with appropriate prioritization
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work.
- Some experience developing products or sustaining existing products.
- Some experience in a highly regulated and safety critical domain.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and application.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 3 years experience in relevant product; ideally more than 5 years in overhaul (aviation) environments
- Experience with gas turbines and/or other aircraft engine components
- Strong analytical, written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead investigations, work with little supervision, and take initiative
- Ability to work with shop floor technicians and cross-functional teams to resolve technical problems
- Experience developing or sustaining products
- Experience in highly regulated and safety-critical domains
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and application
- Willingness to engage in hands-on work and learn new technologies
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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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