APU Internals Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The APU Internals Design Manager leads engineering activities for conceptual and detailed design of internal APU components including turbines, compressors, combustors, gearboxes, shafts, and bearings. This role oversees mechanical design execution, engineering rigor, drawing quality, cross-functional collaboration, and resolution of issues related to development, production and fielded engines.

Requirements

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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
8–12+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or turbomachinery systems with APU exposure.

Nice To Haves

Experience with APU internals, propulsion systems, rotating hardware, and aerospace qualification processes.
Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
A willingness to learn the basics of 3D modeling, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
Strong desire for process improvement and the integration of digital transformation across the organization.
Demonstrated leadership experience with cross functional engineering teams and technical deliverables.
Honeywell Aerospace project management experience

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor engineers responsible for mechanical design of APU internals.
Build a strong technical team with clear development plans and performance standards.
Drive collaboration with Project, Systems, Controls, Manufacturing, Test, and ISC teams.
Oversee creation of 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, engineering bills of material, and analysis artifacts per ASME Y14.5 and Honeywell standards.
Conduct and approve resource estimates for NPI, production support and field support projects.
Manage engineering deliverables and staffing across multiple APU new product development and sustainment programs.
Partner with Program Management to align schedule, technical risks, requirements, and customer commitments.
Support production and field issue resolution including supplier coordination and root-cause corrective action.
Interface with customers and internal partners to define requirements, communicate design intent, and ensure certification readiness.
Work closely with ISC, Manufacturing, Quality, and Test teams to ensure producible, cost-effective designs.
Champion effective use of NX, Teamcenter, and analysis tools; support digital transformation and design cycle-time reduction initiatives.
Ensure proper use of standard work and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.