Advanced Project Engineer, Gas Turbine Engines

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Advanced APU Project Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, the role supports the 36 Series, RE220, and HGT400 APUs. The engineer coordinates and communicates with cross-functional teams, fosters collaboration, and helps ensure effective project coordination. The position reports to the Sr. Program Engineering Manager and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, on a hybrid schedule. New hires must work 100% onsite Monday through Friday for the first 90 days. The role contributes to successful execution and delivery of complex engineering products, operational excellence, and continuous improvement and innovation. It involves addressing in-service engineering issues with airframers and operators, identifying root causes and corrective actions for technical challenges, advancing programs through the IRB process, and developing technical change proposals for OEM customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in project engineering or related roles.
Prior experience and technical knowledge of gas turbine engines.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex engineering projects.
Experience in risk management and problem-solving to mitigate project risks and issues effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Must be a U.S. Person, as defined by applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies relevant to engineering projects.
Experience with earned value management systems for military programs.
Knowledge of auxiliary power units (APU) and APU installations.

Responsibilities

Work directly with airframers and operators to resolve in-service engineering issues.
Work with functional experts to identify root causes and corrective actions for complex and ambiguous technical challenges.
Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to advance programs through the IRB process.
Develop technical change proposals for OEM customers to resolve SRDs and other technical issues.
Proactively manage and mitigate project risks to maintain project performance.
Provide technical guidance and support to newer project team members.
Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.