Lead Manufacturing Technician

Honeywell Aerospace; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Technician to guide a team of technicians on-site. You will provide technical expertise, drive process improvements, and ensure safety, quality, and TPM adherence within the cell.

Your role will include leading standard work, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment to sustain efficient production. The ideal candidate has strong lean manufacturing knowledge, proven leadership, and hands-on experience with manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and tools, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Ability to lead a team effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist a team of manufacturing technicians and operators, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee daily manufacturing performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Implement process improvements and troubleshooting techniques to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Assure all equipment and tooling are working as expected to assure performance.
• Help establish TPM and process monitoring to validate process compliance.
• Audit SOS adherence within the cell to assure operator and processing equipment compliance.
• Assist in rapid problem solving to find the source of process/product variation and escapes from the cell.
• Strong utilization and development of standard work to assure consistent product and process flow throughout the cell.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Process improvement

Manufacturing processes

Quality & safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Equipment maintenance

GD&T & engineering drawings

Education

Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead Manufacturing Technician here at Honeywell, you will lead a team, provide technical expertise, and ensure smooth engineering processes .You will report directly to our Manufacturing Manager, and you’ll work out of our Minneapolis, MN location on an On-Site work schedule.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist a team of manufacturing technicians and operators, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.


• Oversee daily manufacturing performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.


• Implement process improvements and troubleshooting techniques to enhance production efficiency and product quality.


• Assure all equipment and tooling are working as expected to assure performance.


• Help establish TPM and process monitoring to validate process compliance.


• Audit SOS adherence within the cell to assure operator and processing equipment compliance.


• Assist in rapid problem solving to find the source of process/product variation and escapes from the cell.


• Strong utilization and development of standard work to assure consistent product and process flow throughout the cell.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvement.


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.


• Experience with manufacturing equipment and tools, including troubleshooting and maintenance.


• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.


• Ability to lead a team effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience with manufacturing equipment and tools, including troubleshooting and maintenance.

WE VALUE

• Optical glass machining polish experience


• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification


• Mechanical measurement aptitude (GD&T), ability to read engineering drawings


• Substrate glass optical contact/polish experience


• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing role or a support technician role


• Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology

About Honeywell Aerospace

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.

About The Business Unit

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

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.

Benefits

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts


• Employee assistance program and educational assistance


• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays


• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Posting Timeline

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 8/29/2026

Hourly Pay Range

The annual range for this position is $85,000- $110,000. Please note that this compensation 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. 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.

We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.