Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace • Phoenix, AZ

19h

About The Position

The Legacy Engines and APU Structures Group within the Component Design & Analysis (CDA) directorate is responsible for designing, developing, and analyzing static gas turbine engine components. The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer performs and leads structural analysis efforts, including stress, vibration, and heat transfer analyses, and provides technical expertise across engine and power systems programs. The role applies engineering knowledge, standards, processes, and tools to ensure compliance with customer and program requirements. It also involves coordinating with project engineering teams, planning resources and manpower, conducting design reviews, presenting to internal and external customers, documenting work, and leading process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• At least 8 years of experience performing structural analysis on engines.
• Proficiency in linear static, nonlinear/elastic-plastic, fatigue (HCF and LCF), modal, shock, harmonic, random vibration, and crack growth analyses.
• Strong working knowledge of ANSYS finite element software and classical hand calculation methods.
• Must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain export authorization.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of experience performing structural analysis on gas turbine engines.
• Practical knowledge of ANSYS finite element analysis software.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others.
• Significant experience with new product development in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging problems.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Track record of successful contributions to products and projects.
• Ability to envision and execute process improvements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze components using complex finite element methods.
• Provide technical oversight to global engineering teams across time zones.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Plan manpower, tasks, and schedules.
• Coordinate projects.
• Ensure project and product compliance.
• Manage risk.
• Develop processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior