Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (CCA, PBA, SMT, PCBA)
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 support the transition from startup to full-rate production. The position reports directly to the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Engineering Manager and is based onsite in Olathe, Kansas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or 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.
- Strong knowledge of electronics assembly (PBA, CCA, PWA, SMT, etc.) 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 electronics 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.
- Strong 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.
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
Senior
