Lead Manufacturing Technician

Honeywell Aerospace; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Technician to guide a team of technicians on 1st shift. You will provide technical expertise, ensure TPM practices, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will report to the Manufacturing Manager and work on-site. The role emphasizes process optimization, problem solving, and maintaining consistent product flow across the cell.

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

Team leadership

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

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.

This role will support 1st Shift:

Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 3:30 pm

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.

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 US

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 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.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms - bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Honeywell Aerospace 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. Learn more about inclusion and diversity : click here

Benefits

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