As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Honeywell, you will be responsible for supporting existing production lines / processes and utilise lean principles and new technologies to drive productivity projects resulting in improved efficiency, or safer work practices.
This is a Full time on site position based in Portsmouth.
Honeywell
Honeywell Industrial Automation enables our customers to run safer and more efficient operations. From refineries to distribution centres to retail stores, we help deliver results while improving worker safety and meeting sustainability goals such as reduced carbon emissions – by leveraging connectivity, advanced data analytics, software, robotics, sensors, process automation and asset performance management solutions.
We Enable our Customers to Enhance the Safety, Sustainability, Resilience and Productivity of their People, Plants, and Assets.
Key responsibilities
- Lean Implementation and Training: Review production cells, implement Lean best practices, and train staff to enhance efficiency and output.
- Continuous Improvement Support: Drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide support in manufacturing cells through root cause analysis (RCA).
- Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure all processes, equipment, and materials comply with UK Health and Safety regulations and conduct necessary risk assessments.
- Technical and Process Support: Offer technical guidance to Engineering Technicians, assisting with RCA and determining appropriate TPM activities and schedules
- Equipment Procurement and Process Enhancement: Procure or enhance equipment through modifications or third-party solutions, while recommending and driving improvements in manufacturing processes and practices.
Key skills and qualifications
- Minimum HNC or equivalent in Engineering (preferably Mechanical and Production) or recognized time-served apprenticeship; Six Sigma Green Belt qualification is desirable.
- At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related disciplines, with proven experience in medium to high volume production environments and assembly automation (including PLCs).
- Demonstrated involvement in Continuous Improvement projects and project management experience is essential.
- Strong hands-on engineering skills and RCA problem-solving capabilities, along with proficiency in Yamazumi (line balancing).
- Ability to create 3D models, utilize 3D printing for project development, and experience with various software to enhance team efficiencies through automated systems integration.
- Self-motivated with initiative and good influencing skills, fluent in English.
Our offer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt
About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.Skills Required
- Minimum HNC or equivalent in Engineering (preferably Mechanical and Production) or recognized time-served apprenticeship
- Six Sigma Green Belt qualification
- At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related disciplines
- Proven experience in medium to high volume production environments
- Experience with assembly automation including PLCs
- Demonstrated involvement in Continuous Improvement projects and project management experience
- Strong hands-on engineering skills and root cause analysis (RCA) problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in Yamazumi (line balancing)
- Ability to create 3D models and utilize 3D printing for project development
- Experience with software and systems integration to automate team efficiencies
- Knowledge of UK Health and Safety regulations and ability to conduct risk assessments
- Self-motivated, initiative, good influencing skills, fluent in English
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans feature a notably strong company 401(k) match with vesting after three years, enhancing long-term savings security. Additional tax-advantaged accounts and company contributions for eligible earners further strengthen financial preparedness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off policies include flexible or unlimited vacation for many salaried roles and a broad observed-holiday schedule, providing manager-approved flexibility. This structure supports rest and work-life balance across varied needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave offers paid time for birth, adoption, or foster care that can be taken consecutively or intermittently. The design enables practical flexibility in how family leave is used.
Honeywell Insights
What We Do
Honeywell is a Fortune 500 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.
