Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (CCA, PBA, SMT, PCBA)

Honeywell Aerospace•Olathe, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will provide technical leadership and drive the successful ramp-up of the Olathe Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) production line. You will lead the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes, influence cross-functional teams, and champion change management initiatives that enable operational readiness, workforce engagement, and sustained production growth. You will partner with design engineering, site operations, quality assurance, and supply chain stakeholders to overcome launch challenges, accelerate process maturity, optimize productivity and product quality, and deliver a successful transition from startup to full-rate production. The role is based onsite in Olathe, Kansas, and reports directly to the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Engineering Manager. The position supports electronic board assembly manufacturing, including PBA, CCA, PWA, and SMT processes. Honeywell Aerospace is described as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company with a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. Its systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft. The role is within the Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) business unit, which provides advanced materials, process technologies, automation solutions, and services to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of industrial processes worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, electronics assembly, or a related field.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to contractual requirements; the export-compliance section states that candidates must be U.S. persons, defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals with protected U.S. asylum or refugee status.
Strong knowledge of electronics assembly, including PBA, CCA, PWA, SMT, and associated manufacturing processes, standards, and testing methods.
Experience with lead and lead-free soldering in electronics assembly, including SMT, plated through-hole (PTH), hand soldering, conformal coating, and/or assembly testing such as Flying Probe or ICT.
Strength in continuous-improvement methodologies.
Expertise in data analysis and process optimization.
Experience with automation technologies and AI tools.
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong project-management and problem-solving skills.
Bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing improvement projects.
Direct experience with Flying Probe, ICT, or other electronic assembly testing methods.
IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certification.
Aptitude with AI tools.
Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or related certification; demonstrated ability to use Six Sigma tools.
Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, and other APQP elements.
Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing processes for electronic board assemblies, including PBA, CCA, PWA, and SMT.
Lead production support activities to maximize line efficiency, operator proficiency, and equipment optimization.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify process-improvement opportunities and efficiency gains.
Lead root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities to reduce escapes and defects, increase process yield, and increase production output.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows and resolve manufacturing issues.
Drive the ramp-up of the Olathe CCA production line and its transition from startup to full-rate production.
Partner with design engineering, site operations, quality assurance, and supply chain stakeholders to address launch challenges and improve process maturity.
Champion change-management initiatives that support operational readiness, workforce engagement, and sustained production growth.