Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Honeywell; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global impact

Collaborative environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a lead engineer to drive composite turbomachinery design for APU, Turboprop and Turbofan programs. You will coordinate efforts, guide architecture, mentor engineers, and present to stakeholders across Engines & Power Systems.

You will work with project managers and analytical teams to meet milestones, deliver robust designs, and ensure fabrication-ready solutions using NX and Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design CAD platforms including modeling and drafting.
• Expertise with composite design.
• Experience with fabrication of composite structures.

Responsibilities

• Act as an engine design lead to coordinate the efforts of composite turbomachinery design during development or production support.
• Imagine, design and develop products and systems as part of a highly engaged engineering team.
• Collaborate across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions that meet evolving customer needs.
• Participate in all phases of product development and coach/mentor less experienced engineers.
• Refine engineering talents in a team-based culture with innovative products and technologies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Composite design

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to use advanced mechanical design expertise on complex components for aerospace turbomachinery. The role supports the next generation of commercial platforms. The primary function is to act as lead engineer for composite turbomachinery design and development which guides the architecture, resolving technical problems, coordinating assignments for designers, collaborating with program leadership, and presenting to stakeholders. Interacting closely with project managers, analytical teams, and designers is important to meeting project deliverables and milestones. Demonstrate effective technical leadership to guide innovative designs to give Honeywell competitive advantages for the future. Understand and adhere to design requirements and practices, act with speed and accuracy for on-time execution. Listen to internal customer's needs and drive burning platform initiatives to reduce cycle time and cost. Mentor less-experienced engineers.

The successful candidate will engage mainly in APU, Turboprop, and Turbofan product lines and will provide technical guidance for composite turbomachinery design and development.

The candidate will support and report out to key stakeholders within the Engines and Power Systems Engineering organization.

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an engine design lead to coordinate the efforts of composite turbomachinery design during the development phase or production support of a gas turbine engine.
• Imagine, design and develop products and systems as part of a highly engaged and integrated engineering team
• You will collaborate across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions and systems that meet the evolving needs of our customers
• You will participate in all phases of product development and will be a coach and mentor to less experienced engineers
• Refine your engineering talents in a team-based culture by working with innovative products and technologies

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design CAD platforms including modeling and drafting
• Expertise and experience with composite design.
• Experience with fabrication of composite structures.
• Proficiently create, revise, and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using NX and Teamcenter.

Our Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with global impact.
• A collaborative and innovative environment within a world-leading technology company.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight.

With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world.

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets - backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.