As a Sr Advanced Project Management Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to mechanical projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve techniques, procedures, and products and technologies.
You will report directly to our Director of Engineering, and work out of our Aguadilla, Puerto Rico location. External hires will begin with 90 days onsite before transitioning to a 3/2 hybrid schedule.
This role will be focused on driving projects aimed at reducing product turnaround times (TAT) at our repair and overhaul (R&O) sites, improving product output, finding ways to make our supplier more cost competitive. The selected candidate will be analyzing R&O data, working with the site engineering leaders and their staff to identify opportunities and develop robust plans to implement required actions that enable improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, project manage and execute initiatives & projects aimed at improving Repair & Overhaul (R&O) key performance metrics (KPIs): Turnaround times (TAT), output, cost to serve, critical part shortages, FPY, etc.
- Assess the Control System’s R&O network needs around capital equipment and develop risk/benefit analysis of modernizing (new capital equipment), improving (extending life) or do-nothing scenarios.
- Partner with the engineering and operations teams to assess existing manufacturing processes opportunities, potential re-positioning of existing capital equipment
- Develop a management operating system (MOS) around tracking of use/downtime of existing support equipment (test, machining, special process, etc.)
- Drive capacity planning efforts to ensure test / support equipment optimization
- Actively manage efforts to increase R&O value proposition regarding Honeywell’s aftermarket operations
- Drive closure of action plans to improve internal / external repair cost performance and maturity levels.
- Serve as a product advocate for the projects assigned by actively engaging with operations, procurement, buyers and commodity managers in order to reach objectives.
- Conduct workshops and product line deep dives to identify improved productivity ideas through the implementation of automation solutions.
- Schedule and Milestone development/mgmt. Estimation development and analysis, cost reduction. Metric development/reporting
- Risk/OPP development and management
- Project Performance, Value Engineering
Travel, up to 20% may be required - within US and/or internationally
QualificationsMUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
- 8+ years managing engineering projects, to include:
- New product introduction
- Transition of product, facility or vendor
- Experience working with vendors (procure parts or equipment, vendor certifications, etc.)
- Experience working on capital projects
- Leading cross-functional project
- Continuous improvement/cost reduction experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- 3+ years interpersonal and leadership skills
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
WE VALUE:
- PMP Certification
- Willingness to learn new technologies
- Equipment automation backgrounds
- Implementation and use of AI driven solutions to optimize operations
- Possess a positive attitude and professional image with impeccable business ethics
- Experience performing repair & overhaul cost analysis
- Ability to understand and establish priorities in a complex and demanding environment
- Work in a matrix environment with a focus on building relationships and driving improvements over multiple locations
- A project manager who is well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification and technical proficiency in the use of Excel, Access and other Microsoft Office tools
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and Paid Holidays.
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. Job Posting Date: August 11, 2026
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless engage systems, mechanical components, and more, and engage many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as self-reliant and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B, and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics)
- 8+ years managing engineering projects
- Experience with new product introduction
- Experience transitioning product, facility or vendor
- Experience working with vendors (procurement, vendor certifications)
- Experience working on capital projects
- Experience leading cross-functional projects
- Continuous improvement and cost reduction experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- 3+ years interpersonal and leadership experience
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- PMP Certification
- Willingness to learn new technologies
- Equipment automation background
- Implementation and use of AI-driven solutions to optimize operations
- Positive attitude, professional image, and strong business ethics
- Experience performing repair & overhaul cost analysis
- Ability to prioritize in a complex and demanding environment
- Experience working in a matrix environment and building cross-location relationships
- Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated project manager
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Technical proficiency in Excel, Access and other Microsoft Office tools
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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