As an Advanced Manufacturing Sr Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a vital role in optimizing and advancing our manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. You will leverage your expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our operations.
You will report directly to our Director of Engineering and you’ll work out of our location on an on-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the operational excellence of our manufacturing processes by implementing advanced strategies and technologies that improve product quality and reduce costs. Your contributions will help maintain Honeywell’s leadership in delivering innovative, high-quality products to our customers worldwide.
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.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Own process capability and control for critical welding, brazing, mechanical and electrical assembly of LVDTs, and Solenoids.
- Be a leader for daily floor support to drive process adherence, stability, and standard work; partner with operations for robust handoffs and continuity across shifts.
- Analyze production data (FPY, Cp/Cpk, OEE, escapes) to identify systemic issues; lead RCCA and implement corrective actions to achieve sustained yield improvement.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and APQP tools to assembly and test processes (PFMEA/DFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC) to prevent defects and reduce variation.
- Lead capacity improvement projects (layout, takt/cycle balance, tooling/fixturing, automation opportunities) aligned to rate readiness and safety.
- Be the Special Process Owner for laser welding, manual welding, and brazing ensuring NADCAP compliance through process ownership and quality control.
- Engage customers/programs on technical topics (process capability, test data, change control) and represent Rocky Mount in cross‑site technical forums.
- Provide coaching and training for technicians/engineers; develop work instructions, training plans, and certification matrices.
Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
- Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, traditional manufacturing, and additive manufacturing.
- Experience with data analysis and statistical process control to drive process improvements.
- Proficiency in using advanced manufacturing tools and software to enhance production efficiency and quality.
- Expertise in implementing advanced manufacturing technologies and tools such as automation systems, CAD/CAM software, and manufacturing execution systems.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement frameworks.
- Proficiency in time management and business level prioritization.
WE VALUE
- Advanced degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related fields).
- Demonstrated experience in brazing and welding.
- Strong knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA, APQP, MRL progression, PPAP, and IPDS/Flawless Launch processes.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects.
- Strong project management skills and ability to drive change in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, SAP is preferred.
- Customer communication experience.
- Computer programming experience such as VBA, Python, etc.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
- Proficiency in developing training material and training technicians/engineers.
EXPORT COMPLIANCE
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
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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/
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
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.
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.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT - CONTROL SYSTEMS
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
Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.
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. Posting Date 09/24/26
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- At least 5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, traditional manufacturing, and additive manufacturing
- Experience with data analysis and statistical process control for process improvement
- Proficiency using advanced manufacturing tools and software to improve production efficiency and quality
- Experience implementing automation systems, CAD/CAM software, and manufacturing execution systems
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement frameworks
- Proficiency in time management and business-level prioritization
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with brazing and welding
- Knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, MRL progression, PPAP, and IPDS/Flawless Launch processes
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects
- Strong project management skills and ability to drive change
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies
- Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Customer communication experience
- Computer programming experience such as VBA or Python
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
- Experience developing training materials and training technicians or engineers
- Must be a U.S. person, including a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying protected status holder
- Must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship
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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