Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description Imagine, design, and develop products as part of a highly engaged and integrated engineering team. You will collaborate across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions which meet the evolving needs of our customers. This exciting role is designed to allow the qualified individual to bring their years of experience to resolve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. As a leader within the Friction Controls organization, you will be identified as the technical leader for your assigned projects. Your role will be to support the overall strategic needs of the product line without sacrificing the performance of any individual project. Responsibilities Daily use of technical project management and cost accounting tools Technical leadership support for critical development projects including Military and Commercial applications to ensure cost performance and schedule performance is maintained Mentorship and development of training materials for junior engineers Cross-departmental collaboration to streamline efficiency on critical development projects Evaluating existing designs/processes for improvements in cost, quality, and producibility Workload Planning and Milestone Adherence Technical Scope Design and development of aircraft wheel and brake systems Deep technical knowledge of hydraulic and hydromechanical components New product development and legacy product modifications (LRUs) Projects supporting commercial and military aircraft programs This is a hands‑on technical leadership role (individual contributor), responsible for leading engineering projects and providing technical direction to supporting engineers Qualifications 10+ years of experience leading mechanical product design or new product introduction programs Demonstrated ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through qualification and production Direct customer‑facing experience supporting aerospace products or systems We Value Business acumen and knowledge of current and emerging practices, methods, and information relevant to the aerospace industry and project management Individuals who are self‑motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience Ability to create and communicate solutions to complex technical challenges Ability to influence team members to accept ownership of tasks to ensure delivery of aggressive timelines Ability to redefine an optimal balance of engineering speed, agility, and quality of work Ability to consistently make timely decisions while balancing systematic analysis with decisive decision making, even in the face of complexity Solid knowledge of specific product and process technologies or broad knowledge of multiple product and process technologies Additional Information Available for eligible candidates. Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Honeywell Aerospace