Lead Manufacturing Technician

Honeywell Aerospace•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$80,000 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Manufacturing Technician at Honeywell, you will lead a team, provide technical expertise, and ensure smooth engineering processes. You will report to the Manufacturing Manager and work onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the first shift, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing technicians and operators, maintaining safety and quality standards, improving production efficiency and product quality, and ensuring reliable equipment, tooling, and process compliance.

Requirements

Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvement.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
Experience with manufacturing equipment and tools, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
Ability to lead a team effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
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; the employer is not sponsoring work visas.

Nice To Haves

Optical glass machining polish experience.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
Mechanical measurement aptitude (GD&T) and ability to read engineering drawings.
Substrate glass optical contact/polish experience.
Three years of experience in a manufacturing role or a support technician role.
Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and assist a team of manufacturing technicians and operators, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.
Oversee daily manufacturing performance and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Implement process improvements and troubleshooting techniques to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
Ensure equipment and tooling are functioning as expected.
Help establish TPM and process monitoring to validate process compliance.
Audit SOS adherence within the cell to ensure operator and processing equipment compliance.
Assist with rapid problem solving to identify sources of process or product variation and escapes from the cell.
Use and develop standard work to ensure consistent product and process flow throughout the cell.