Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer
About The Position
As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer in Honeywell Aerospace’s Overhaul Engineering group, you will support repair and overhaul requirements for aircraft gas turbine engines and auxiliary power units. The role involves frequent interaction with internal and external customers and requires initiative and sound judgment. You will report to the Senior Mechanical Design Engineering Manager and work from the Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid schedule. You will partner with Operations to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, provide technical support across engine disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and testing, and develop repair schemes for aircraft components. You will also help improve operational and financial performance through repair development, test-system improvements, cost reduction, process standardization, and continuous-improvement initiatives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least four years of experience in manufacturing or aerospace. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. person and work-authorization requirements; visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- At least 4 years of experience in the manufacturing or aerospace industry.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined in the posting: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- DFSS certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proven technical skills in manufacturing processes.
- Experience with gas turbine engines or auxiliary power units and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting maintenance manuals and design drawings.
- Ability to analyze and resolve test-system issues to restore systems to service.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for representing the site in technical discussions with customers and/or regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Operations to diagnose and resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues and support stable, efficient operations.
- Resolve problems with a high sense of urgency.
- Provide technical assistance for disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and testing of gas turbine engines.
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, quality, process turnaround time, first-pass yield, cost, productivity, and warranty claims.
- Implement cost-reduction initiatives and explore external business opportunities related to the Repair & Overhaul sector.
- Support global financial productivity goals through Repair Development, test-system improvements, and standardized processes.
- Examine Repair & Overhaul processes to identify opportunities for standardization.
- Develop repair schemes for aircraft components using new and existing repair technologies.
- Collaborate with customers to resolve issues and pursue future growth opportunities.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and the Aerospace Operating System (AOS).
Benefits
- 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.
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
- Performance-driven salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
