Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies in Greer, South Carolina, is seeking a Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer who will serve as a technical leader in aerospace component production. This role focuses on ensuring product quality and operational efficiency through advanced turbine engine coating technologies.

The position requires expertise in advanced manufacturing processes, with responsibilities including process development, technical mentorship, and compliance with aerospace standards. Join a collaborative engineering environment offering career growth and access to cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in EBPVD Thermal Coating Engineering.
• Proven experience in advanced manufacturing and process optimization.
• Strong expertise in thermal coating technologies (ceramic and aluminizing).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end advanced manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process stability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

Advanced manufacturing

Process optimization

Thermal coating technologies

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

EBPVD processes

Statistical process control

Job description

Overview

As a Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Honeywell, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for driving key manufacturing processes within aerospace component production. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, performance, and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on advanced turbine engine coating technologies. This is a hands‑on, individual‑contributor role with significant technical ownership and influence—providing leadership and guidance to engineering teams without direct people‑management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead end‑to‑end advanced manufacturing processes, with focus on:
  • Process development, parameters, and optimization
  • Tooling design and qualification
  • Maintenance and inspection criteria
  • Customer approvals and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process stability, product quality, and operational efficiency
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and cross‑functional teams
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to support production goals
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, safety regulations, and industry requirements
• Support integration and advancement of manufacturing technologies (e.g., automation, advanced processing methods)

Core Technical Focus

• Aerospace special process manufacturing
• Thermal barrier coatings, including ceramic or aluminizing technologies
• Preferred specialization in EBPVD (Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition)

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or 10+ years of EBPVD Thermal Coating Engineering experience.
  • Proven experience in advanced manufacturing and process optimization within aerospace or highly regulated industries
  • Strong expertise in thermal coating technologies (ceramic and aluminizing)
  • Experience in data analysis and process control (e.g., statistical process control)
  • Demonstrated ability to operate in a technical leadership capacity
  • Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Direct hands‑on experience with EBPVD coating processes
  • Experience in highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environments
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies (automation, robotics)
  • Strong project management and continuous improvement experience
  • Six Sigma Black Belt

Team & Work Environment

• Part of a technical leadership group alongside Principal and Lead Engineers
• Reports into a manager overseeing a team of ~22 engineers
• Provides technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers while maintaining IC responsibilities
• Collaborative, engineering‑driven environment focused on advanced aerospace manufacturing

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting‑edge aerospace technologies with high impact on product performance
• Opportunity to own and optimize critical manufacturing processes
• Be part of a highly specialized engineering environment
• Access to career growth, professional development, and comprehensive benefits

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