As an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer here at Honeywell, you will be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to mechanical projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve techniques, procedures, and products and technologies.
You will report directly to our Director of Engineering, and you'll work out of our Aguadilla, Puerto Rico or Rocky Mount, North Carolina location. External hires will begin by working 90 days onsite before transitioning to a 3/2 hybrid schedule.
This role will be focused on driving projects aimed at reducing product turnaround times (TAT) at our repair and overhaul (R&O) sites, improving product output, finding ways to make our supplier more cost competitive. The selected candidate will be analyzing R&O data, working with the site engineering leaders and their staff to identify opportunities and develop robust plans to implement required actions that enable improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify, project manage and execute initiatives & projects aimed at improving Repair & Overhaul (R&O) key performance metrics (KPIs): Turnaround times (TAT), output, cost to serve, critical part shortages, FPY, etc.
Assess the Control System's R&O network needs around capital equipment and develop risk/benefit analysis of modernizing (new capital equipment), improving (extending life) or do-nothing scenarios.
Partner with the engineering and operations teams to assess existing manufacturing processes opportunities, potential re-positioning of existing capital equipment
Develop a management operating system (MOS) around tracking of use/downtime of existing support equipment (test, machining, special process, etc.)
Drive capacity planning efforts to ensure test / support equipment optimization
Actively manage efforts to increase R&O value proposition regarding Honeywell's aftermarket operations
Drive closure of action plans to improve internal / external repair cost performance and maturity levels.
Serve as a product advocate for the projects assigned by actively engaging with operations, procurement, buyers and commodity managers to reach objectives.
Conduct workshops and product line deep dives to identify improved productivity ideas through the implementation of automation solutions.
Schedule and Milestone development/mgmt. Estimation development and analysis, cost reduction. Metric development/reporting
Risk/OPP development and management
Project Performance, Value Engineering
Travel, within the U.S. and/or internationally up to 20%, may be required.
YOU MUST HAVE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
5 plus years managing engineering projects, to include:
New product introduction
Transition of product, facility or vendor
Experience working with vendors (procure parts or equipment, vendor certifications, etc.)
Experience working on capital projects
Leading cross-functional project
Continuous improvement/cost reduction experience
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
3 plus years interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to read, write and speak English
WE VALUE:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
PMP Certification
Willingness to learn new technologies
Equipment automation backgrounds
Implementation and use of AI driven solutions to optimize operations
Possess a positive attitude and professional image with impeccable business ethics
Experience performing repair & overhaul cost analysis
Ability to understand and establish priorities in a complex and demanding environment
Work in a matrix environment with a focus on building relationships and driving improvements over multiple locations
A project manager who is well organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
Six Sigma Green Belt certification and technical proficiency in the use of Excel, Access and other Microsoft Office tools
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 Paid Holidays.
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. Job Posting Date: February 24, 2026
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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 .
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
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi-Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel-efficient and better-maintained aircraft, more direct and on-time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here (https://aerospace.honeywell.com/) .
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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.