Lead Project Engineer- Customer Liason

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The HTF7000 Project Engineering team has an immediate opening for a Lead Project Engineer to serve as the engineering Customer Liaison for a business‑jet engine program. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the primary contact for OEMs, Customer Business Teams, and Customer Excellence organizations, delivering fast and reliable technical support for the engines that power their aircraft. You’ll lead Technical Interchange Meetings, champion critical design‑change activity, and connect OEM needs with the right engineering expertise. You’ll keep programs moving by communicating key issues such as SRDs and guiding customer‑specific initiatives. This is a high‑visibility opportunity to strengthen OEM partnerships, streamline aircraft‑engine integration, and help shape the future of HTF7000 propulsion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics
Minimum 8 years of experience in design, development and/or test of gas turbine engines, nacelle systems, engine control systems or other complex mechanical systems
Proficiency in project management tools and methods (e.g. Microsoft Project, Agile Scrum/Kanban, Earned Value Management System)
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.

Nice To Haves

A champion for value-driven customer outcomes by understanding their mission, anticipating needs, and partnering long‑term to deliver solutions that achieve shared goals.
Proven leadership across complex technical programs, with cross‑functional coordination and project management responsibility including scope, schedule, budget, and earned value.
Customer-centric mindset with a passion for winning and urgency in execution.
Effective communicator who builds strong working relationships and explains complex concepts clearly.
Expertise in FAA 14 CFR Part 33 and Part 25 certification of engines and nacelle systems including engine build-up and externals.
Direct experience with root‑cause investigations, cost reduction initiatives, or new product development.
Adaptability and initiative, including tolerance for ambiguity and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Manage technical communications and coordination meetings with OEM customers.
Deliver clear technical recommendations to executive leadership and customers and support formal program reviews.
Plan, schedule, and execute development and sustainment projects to meet scope, schedule, and cost targets.
Provide day-to-day leadership of cross‑functional engineering teams through design, analysis, test, certification, and production.
Collaborate with aircraft OEMs to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with program objectives.
Drive root‑cause investigations and implement timely corrective actions for production and field issues.
Identify program risks and opportunities and lead mitigation strategies to improve technical, schedule, or cost outcomes.
Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.