Senior Advanced Project Engineer - Military APUs

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will support the Engines and Power Systems (E&PS) organization within the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Project Engineering department. Specifically, you will primarily support an APU development project, as well as in-service APUs for USAF aircraft platforms. You will report to the Sr. Engineering Program Manager, and work out of our Phoenix site on a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Minimum of 5 years of mechanical systems engineering experience; knowledge of gas turbine engine technology is a plus.
Minimum of 2 years of Aerospace industry experience.
Experience leading complex engineering projects and managing budgets of >$500k.
Candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Previous experience with the design, development, and certification of gas turbine engines is preferred.
Strong customer focus with a proven ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with U.S. Government customers.
Demonstrated track record of managing requirements and meeting commitments and schedules.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence customers, teams, and suppliers.
Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership and lead detailed project plans and budgets.
Ability to creatively resolve issues through the evaluation of technical data and risk assessments.
Ability to effectively manage priorities and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
Strong planning skills and experience using program management techniques to execute schedules and tasks.
Diverse technical background in aircraft systems integration is an asset.
Familiarity with technical publications related to gas turbine engines is preferred.
Operational knowledge and/or experience with legacy military APU applications is desirable.
Experience with inspection and repair procedures for in-service units is beneficial.
Strong understanding of EVMS requirements and U.S. Government program execution practices is a plus.
Demonstrated use of Six Sigma tools to support problem resolution and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Meet technical performance measures and project-specific process requirements.
Plan and coordinate all aspects of the assigned engineering work scope.
Manage requirements, control scope, and execute baseline change management.
Execute projects within budget (including capital expenditures) and on schedule.
Utilize Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tools and knowledge, which are critical for U.S. Government programs.
Achieve design-to-cost targets and design-for-manufacturability, testability, and reliability goals.
Ensure compliance with U.S. Government policies, procedures, and guidelines for new development programs.
Communicate project health and status to stakeholders, including CBT, M&PM, and Engineering Leadership.
Manage OEM customer relationships through effective communication, collaboration, and status reporting.
Work closely and effectively with Repair and Overhaul Engineers to address in-service issues.