Lead Mechanical Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a technical leader with over 10 years of experience in mechanical product design for a pivotal role in developing aircraft systems. You will collaborate across engineering teams, ensuring project success while mentoring junior engineers.

This position requires deep technical knowledge and a proven track record in leading complex projects, as well as excellent communication skills to convey solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading mechanical product design or new product introduction programs.
• Demonstrated ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through qualification.
• Direct customer-facing experience supporting aerospace products or systems.

Responsibilities

• Daily use of technical project management and cost accounting tools.
• Support critical development projects for cost and schedule performance.
• Mentorship and development of training materials for junior engineers.
• Cross-departmental collaboration on critical development projects.
• Evaluate existing designs for improvements in cost, quality, and producibility.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mechanical product design

Project management

Aerospace systems knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Imagine, design, and develop products as part of a highly engaged and integrated engineering team. You will collaborate across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions which meet the evolving needs of our customers. This exciting role is designed to allow the qualified individual to bring their years of experience to resolve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. As a leader within the Friction Controls organization, you will be identified as the technical leader for your assigned projects. Your role will be to support the overall strategic needs of the product line without sacrificing the performance of any individual project.

Responsibilities

• Daily use of technical project management and cost accounting tools
• Technical leadership support for critical development projects including Military and Commercial applications to ensure cost performance and schedule performance is maintained
• Mentorship and development of training materials for junior engineers
• Cross-departmental collaboration to streamline efficiency on critical development projects
• Evaluating existing designs/processes for improvements in cost, quality, and producibility
• Workload Planning and Milestone Adherence

Technical Scope

• Design and development of aircraft wheel and brake systems
• Deep technical knowledge of hydraulic and hydromechanical components
• New product development and legacy product modifications (LRUs)
• Projects supporting commercial and military aircraft programs
• This is a hands‑on technical leadership role (individual contributor), responsible for leading engineering projects and providing technical direction to supporting engineers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading mechanical product design or new product introduction programs
• Demonstrated ownership of complex mechanical systems from concept through qualification and production
• Direct customer‑facing experience supporting aerospace products or systems

We Value

• Business acumen and knowledge of current and emerging practices, methods, and information relevant to the aerospace industry and project management
• Individuals who are self‑motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by events
• Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience
• Ability to create and communicate solutions to complex technical challenges
• Ability to influence team members to accept ownership of tasks to ensure delivery of aggressive timelines
• Ability to redefine an optimal balance of engineering speed, agility, and quality of work
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions while balancing systematic analysis with decisive decision making, even in the face of complexity
• Solid knowledge of specific product and process technologies or broad knowledge of multiple product and process technologies

Additional Information

Available for eligible candidates.

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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.