Principal Project Engineer
About The Position
Honeywell Aerospace is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead development of next-generation guidance sensors with the design team in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in response to demand for reliable and efficient navigation systems across defense, space, commercial, and industrial markets. The position partners with the Integrated Supply Chain organization and serves as a technical point of contact for customers and the program manager. The role leads project definition and delivery, including scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, resource forecasting, budgets, risk management, and change control. It also leads proposal development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as engineering or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in project engineering or technical CAM roles in the aerospace industry or a highly standardized industry.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment and new product introduction.
- Good executive presentation skills.
- Must be a US person, US citizen, or US permanent resident to meet export-control requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing cross-functional, multi-site projects.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Ability to lead teams to fast, practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements.
- Passion for innovation and continuous learning.
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead teams in developing proposals, statements of work, and associated cost estimates.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager.
- Define and implement project scope, objectives, and deliverables; prepare schedules and resource forecasts in Microsoft Project.
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
- Lead a risk management process to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may affect project delivery.
- Contain scope growth through baseline change management.
- Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to provide project updates and address concerns.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
