Mechanical Engineering Expert

Honeywell Aerospace; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Yeovil seeks a Mechanical Engineering Expert to provide technical product expertise for GROE engineers across the Yeovil shop, sustaining and growing the aftermarket business.

The role involves leading engineering priorities, coordinating CAPEX activities, driving backlog reduction, and reporting KPI performance to leadership. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in aerospace, aviation, MRO, energy or mechanical engineering.
• Experience leading engineering projects or operational improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems, hydraulics, environmental control systems, or life support systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary GROE Mechanical technical focal point for the Barmouth and Yeovil sites.
• Lead and coordinate engineering priorities, projects, engineering requests, CAPEX activities, and operational improvements across both locations.
• Drive backlog, TAT, past due, and delivery recovery initiatives.
• Consolidate and report KPI performance, project status, risks, and milestones for Mechanical EMEA.
• Partner with site leadership to align engineering activities with business objectives.
• Lead cross-site collaboration, standardisation, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare and present performance updates, project reviews, and MOR content to leadership.
• Ensure technical issues, risks, and recovery actions are tracked, owned, and escalated appropriately.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related

Job description

The Global Repair and Overhaul Engineering (GROE) team has an immediate opening for the newly created position of Mechanical Engineering Expert (Sr Advanced Mech Design Engr). The position is responsible for providing technical product expertise and support for GROE engineers across the Yeovil shop, sustaining and growing Honeywell’s Aerospace Aftermarket business.

The position is in Honeywell Yeovil and includes daily collaboration with staff distributed globally at different product centres, factories, and service centres. The GROE team is focused on improving supply chain performance by maintaining and improving designs for products and improving process currently used in the aftermarket phase.

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.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components 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. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Control Systems develops the thermal and motion control systems that help aircraft take off, land safely and protect the people on board. With more than 10 million passengers per day flying on aircraft equipped with our products and more than 75% of commercial flights beginning with our engine start systems, Control Systems reaches farther across the aviation industry than most people realize.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary GROE Mechanical technical focal point for the Barmouth and Yeovil sites.
• Lead and coordinate engineering priorities, projects, engineering requests, CAPEX activities, and operational improvements across both locations.
• Drive backlog, TAT, past due, and delivery recovery initiatives.
• Consolidate and report KPI performance, project status, risks, and milestones for Mechanical EMEA.
• Partner with site leadership to align engineering activities with business objectives.
• Lead cross-site collaboration, standardisation, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare and present performance updates, project reviews, and MOR content to leadership.
• Ensure technical issues, risks, and recovery actions are tracked, owned, and escalated appropriately.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in aerospace, aviation, MRO, energy or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems, hydraulics, environmental control systems, or life support systems.
• Design experience with the ability to understand product design requirements and translate them into engineering solutions and operational support activities.
• Experience leading engineering projects, technical programmes, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with aerospace qualification, testing, and engineering processes would be an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence teams without direct line‑management responsibility.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using KPIs to drive performance, delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.

In compliance with regulations on the secure handling of certain information, UK or EU citizenship is required.

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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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