As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer II- Capex here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimize production processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
You will report directly to our Engineering Manager and you'll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location on a 100% onsite work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing operations by optimizing production processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help us stay at the forefront of advanced manufacturing technologies and ensure that we deliver innovative and high-quality products to our customers.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and oversee advanced manufacturing processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement advanced manufacturing technologies.
Provide test and manufacturing support for Ring Laser Gyro (RLG) and Tactical Guidance Products (TGP) production.
Perform yield and performance data analysis to monitor process capability, product health trends and drive yield improvements.
Utilize CAMP, Lean, and Six-Sigma methodologies to govern engineering standard work practices.
Investigate and resolve technical issues, facilitate issue identification and analysis.
Develop improvements in product design and in the manufacturing and assembly processes for cost and cycle time reductions.
Assist development of new products.
Support knowledge for test equipment and preventative maintenance plans to maintain factory capacity and efficient product flow.
Facilitate a self-driven work force culture to achieve RTY, BIQ, COPQ, and other SQDIC goals.
Test products & software.
Lead capital equipment (CAPEX) deployment initiatives, including justification, vendor selection, installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production release.
Manage manufacturing-related projects from concept through execution, coordinating timelines, resources, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
Provide technical leadership during equipment upgrades, line expansions, and process automation projects to support capacity, quality, and cost objectives.
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
2+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing or process optimization.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, such as automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing.
Experience with data analysis and statistical process control.
Proficiency in manufacturing software tools and technologies relevant to process optimization.
Experience supporting capital equipment (CAPEX) projects, including equipment specification, implementation, and production handoff.
Demonstrated project management or technical leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to drive projects across cross-functional teams.
WE VALUE
Advanced Engineering degrees like ME (Mechanical Engineering), EE (Electrical Engineering), Chemical Engineering or similar.
Product or process engineering experience.
Experience with Optics.
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
Ability to balance priorities in daily tasks and strategic projects.
Hands on work ethic. Initiative and ownership of responsibilities and actions.
Ability to partner and collaborate well with team members across functions.
Quickly and accurately identifying subtle interrelationships and patterns among a variety of problems and issues (process and data correlation of cause/effect across value stream).
Conveying information with clarity and directness, ensuring the message is understood across diverse teams.
Root Cause Corrective Action / Lean / Six Sigma
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes 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), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
The annual base salary range for this position is $82,400 - $103,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Mechanical Systems & Components provides a wide range of mechanical products and value-adding services to Honeywell Aerospace customers, including aircraft manufacturers and operators, and agencies of the U.S. government. The business develops and manufactures air and thermal systems, mechanical components, and wheels and braking systems. It also manages and operates facilities for the Federal government. Every 5 seconds, an aircraft lands with Honeywell Wheels and brakes. The entire fleet of U.S military fighters and trainers use Honeywell Cabin Pressure Systems.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: Decmeber 18, 2025
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments - powered by our Honeywell Forge software - that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
