Principal Project Engineer

Honeywell•Fort Washington, PA

5d•$156,000 - $196,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Honeywell is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to lead the end-to-end development and launch of industrial IoT and control products that combine hardware, software, and mechanical engineering. In this role, you’ll guide global cross-functional teams, manage program scope and execution, and deliver innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and efficiency for our customers. At Honeywell, we look for people driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged and grow. Our people make Honeywell a special company and are a key competitive advantage. You will report directly to our Director of Engineering, and you’ll work out of our Philadelphia, PA or Lincolnshire, IL location on a Hybrid work schedule. Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite Monday – Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
6 or more years of direct program or project management experience in development of hardware/software integrated products.
6 or more years of experience in marketing and/or development experience with hardware/software integrated products and global development teams.
6 or more years of product certifications experience including direct coordination with notifying bodies such FM, CSA, UL etc.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external customers at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of program or project management experience in product development.
10 or more years of experience in marketing and/or development experience with hardware/software integrated products and global development teams.
Six Sigma Greenbelt certification
Ability to effectively lead, manage, and energize cross-functional teams across multiple sites
Ability to quickly assess unclear, complex, and ambiguous situations and reduce into distinct, clear, timely, and stable direction for the development team
Ability to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; settle differences with minimum noise; win concessions without damaging relationships; be both direct and diplomatic; gain trust quickly from other parties; have a good sense of timing
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency with MS Project tool, including ability to create and maintain complex schedules

Responsibilities

Lead 4-5 concurrent global new product introduction programs, overseeing integrated hardware, and/or software, and/or mechanical product development.
Define program scope and manage change control, including negotiations with stakeholders on program contracts and scope variations.
Develop and maintain program roadmaps, schedules, and budgets using MS Project, ensuring delivery within defined scope, cost, and time targets.
Identify and mitigate risks proactively, while capitalizing on opportunities to improve program outcomes.
Direct cross-functional engineering and operations teams (10-15 across multiple sites), ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely execution.
Report program status to senior leadership, providing clear updates on milestones, risks, and financial performance.
Collaborate with external certification agencies to secure required product approvals.
Deliver hardware to manufacturing, ensuring readiness for production and successful design transfer into factory processes.
Collaborate with commercial teams and, when required, engage directly with customers to align technical execution with business needs.
Drive commercialization success, ensuring products meet ROI, cost, and business objectives while balancing technical feasibility.
Ensure compliance with Six Sigma and continuous improvement practices, applying structured problem-solving to strengthen program results.