Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is part of Honeywell Aerospace’s Global Repair & Overhaul Engineering team within the Chief Technology Office, supporting the Aerospace Technology Integrated Supply Chain Repair & Overhaul organization. The role sits in the Overhaul Engineering Group, which supports engineering operations at an OEM-affiliated, FAA-certified aerospace repair station in Phoenix, Arizona. The group supports repair and overhaul of aircraft engines and components, as well as test-system support and improvements. The engineer leads mechanical design and technical support for repair and overhaul activities, including support for gas turbine engines and customer-facing technical discussions. The role calls for strong judgment, initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to guide engineers and coordinate across disciplines. The position reports to the Sr Mechanical Design Engineering Manager and is based in Phoenix on a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
At least 10 years of aerospace experience specific to maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of propulsion engines.
Experience directly related to gas turbine engines, including TFE, TPE, and HTF models.
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting engines during acceptance testing.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export-control laws: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
Ability to lead technical discussions with internal and external customers and guide engineers to accomplish projects and tasks.

Nice To Haves

Extensive relevant aerospace experience in manufacturing engineering.
Master’s degree or advanced professional certification.
Lean Expert and Black Belt certifications.
Expert knowledge and technical skills in manufacturing processes and gas turbine principles.
Extensive experience working with commercial airline customers.
Self-motivation.
Demonstrated business impact and a continuous drive for improvement.
Ability to influence peers and cross-functional teams to deliver optimal outcomes.
Ability to make timely decisions in fast-paced or ambiguous environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including representing the site in technical discussions with customers or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the ISC Repair & Overhaul workshop, addressing customer service, health, safety and environmental (HSE), quality, delivery, and cost issues.
Guide and support disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and testing of aircraft products.
Drive engineering productivity and savings through repair development, test-system improvements, and standardized processes such as workscoping.
Review the Repair & Overhaul process to identify opportunities for standardization.
Develop repair schemes for aircraft and marine components using new and existing repair technologies.
Identify, lead, and implement workscoping opportunities to improve reliability, quality, process turnaround time, first-pass yield, cost, productivity, and warranty claims.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives and identify external business opportunities related to Repair & Overhaul.
Partner with customers to identify and carry out actions that solve problems and support future growth.
Resolve problems with urgency and lead across disciplines using Design for Six Sigma principles.
Participate in Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and the Honeywell Aerospace Operating System (AOS).
Mentor and coach junior-level engineers.
Lead technical discussions with internal and external customers and guide fellow engineers in completing projects and tasks.
Troubleshoot engines during acceptance testing.