Aerospace Mechanical Failure Analyst

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Failure Analyst - Mechanical Design Engineer II at Honeywell Aerospace, you will investigate aerospace components to diagnose and understand the causes of failures. You will apply engineering principles and methodologies to address challenges related to component performance and reliability, analyze the relationship between metallurgy and part performance, and explain failure mechanisms. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager and work from the Phoenix, Arizona location on a hybrid schedule. Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, person with protected status under asylum or refugee status, or someone able to obtain export authorization. The application period is estimated to be 40 days from the posting date but may change based on business needs and qualified-candidate availability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
At least 2 years of experience in aerospace engineering conducting problem-solving investigations that require laboratory analysis; a master’s degree may substitute for the experience requirement.
Extensive experience in component failure analysis, metallurgy, and materials engineering.
Strong problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach.
Familiarity with standardized engineering investigation processes and best practices.
Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
Experience resolving production process problems in aerospace metals products.
Experience with aerospace design requirements definition, including drawings and specifications, and strong knowledge of materials and processes used in aerospace.
Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques for exposing fractures, metallography, and electron microscopy.
Must meet the stated U.S. Person/export authorization requirement.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth, team-based investigations into the causes of component failures using engineering principles and methodologies.
Establish the direct cause of failed components and collaborate with the engineering team to determine root causes and corrective actions.
Analyze material behavior under operational conditions by applying knowledge of metallurgy and part performance.
Use knowledge of material and process failure phenomena to determine the direct cause of component failures.
Apply detailed knowledge of product functionality to explain component failure mechanisms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to solve problems and improve engineering processes.
Follow standardized Material Engineering Component Investigation (MatEng CI) processes and expectations to support consistent, accurate investigations.