Sr Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer

Honeywell International • Torrance, CA

96d • $133,000 - $167,000

About The Position

The Turbomachinery and Heat Exchanger Analysis and Design group within the Mechanical Systems and Components (MS&C) directorate is responsible for the design, development and analysis of Environmental Control System (ECS) turbomachinery and heat exchangers, as well as electric traction drive motors. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for turbomachinery aerodynamic design and analysis with occasional need for heat transfer and conjugate heat transfer analysis. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise on a variety of projects and programs. You will use your expert knowledge of engineering discipline and standards, processes and tools to ensure compliance to customer and program requirements. Other responsibilities include communicating with Project engineering teams, conduction of design reviews, presentations to internal and external customers and contributing to department process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or closely related field with emphasis on turbomachinery aerodynamics and heat transfer.
• Minimum of 5 years experience performing aerodynamic and thermal analysis on turbomachinery (preference for compressor experience).
• Deep understanding of turbomachinery aerodynamics and thermodynamics demonstrated through formal education and turbomachinery coursework and practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret the results of the analysis and propose design changes as needed to fix problems.
• Strong working knowledge of industry standard turbomachinery software (ANSYS, Cadence, Star CCM+).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate strongly with members in your team and from other teams in the organization like Project/Product Development, Systems, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work from first principles and manage complex and challenging problems.
• Understanding/experience working with real gases and multiphase fluids (for example refrigerants).
• Ability to mentor others.
• Effectively operate in a matrix organization.
• Track record of successful contribution to products & projects.
• Keen mindset to envision process improvements and execution of such initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and analyze aerodynamic components like centrifugal compressors, axial fans, turbines, inlets, secondary flow paths, etc.
• Support test activities, define instrumentation and test plans, analyze test data, troubleshoot.
• Prepare and present clear presentations and reports that summarize the efforts and the key results.
• Provide technical oversight to global engineering teams across time zones.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure Requirements Validation, Project and Product compliance and Risk management.
• Contribute to process Development and Automation - standard work and best practices.
• Engage in and drive Root Cause and Corrective Action as needed.

Benefits

• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• EAP and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree