Mechanical Design Engineer

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in the United States is seeking a materials and process engineer focused on machining operations to support propulsion and auxiliary power turbine products. You will work with internal teams and external suppliers to optimize machining processes while ensuring compliance with Nadcap and industry standards.

The role requires hands‑on experience with aerospace alloys, process audits, and supplier development, plus the ability to travel up to 20% domestically and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (STEM).
• 4+ years in materials/process engineering with emphasis on machining operations.
• 2+ years with aluminum, steel, titanium and nickel aerospace alloys.
• Hands‑on machining knowledge: grinding, milling, shot‑peening, EDM, CPM, non‑conventional machining.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support in materials/process engineering, focusing on machining operations.
• Support aerospace gas turbine engine products used for propulsion and auxiliary power.
• Collaborate with machining suppliers and Honeywell engineering teams to deliver customer‑focused solutions.
• Lead or participate in machining process audits and supplier development activities.
• Report to Senior Engineering Manager and travel 10–20% nationally/internationally.

Skills

Materials/Process Engineering

Machining Operations

Aerospace Alloys

Six Sigma

Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Grinding

Milling

Shot‑Peening

EDM

Controlled Process Machining

Non‑Conventional Machining

Engineering Drawings

Process Audits

Supplier Development

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support in materials and process engineering, emphasizing machining operations and processes
• Support new and existing aerospace gas turbine engine products used for propulsion and auxiliary power
• Support materials and processes involved in the design, manufacture, and machining of parts
• Interact regularly with internal and external machining suppliers to resolve issues
• Collaborate across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create customer-focused solutions and systems
• Participate in all phases of product development
• Serve as a technical point of contact for less experienced engineers
• Liaise between machining suppliers and Honeywell Engineering, Quality, Supplier Development Engineers, and Integrated Supply Chain
• Report directly to the Senior Engineering Manager
• May occasionally lift 35 pounds in a single lift

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• 4 or more years of experience in materials/process engineering with an emphasis on machining operations
• 2 or more years experience with aluminum, steel, titanium and nickel aerospace alloys
• Understanding and hands‑on experience in machining operations/processes, including grinding, milling, shot‑peening, EDM, controlled process machining, and non‑conventional machining
• Familiarity with industrial materials and processing specifications
• Familiarity with Nadcap and industry standards, requirements and approvals
• Capability to assess new suppliers and determine their strengths and weaknesses
• Experience conducting machining process audits
• Experience working with and developing machining suppliers
• Understanding engineering drawings and requirements
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean and other process improvement tools
• Must be a U.S. Person under U.S. export control laws, or have the ability to obtain export authorization
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Approximately 10–20% national and international travel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in materials and process engineering with a strong focus on machining operations, including hands‑on experience with aerospace alloys and machining processes. Capable of collaborating across teams to develop customer‑focused solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Materials/Process Engineering
• Machining Operations
• Aerospace Alloys
• Six Sigma
• Lean

Hard Skills

• Machining Processes
• Grinding
• Milling
• Shot‑Peening
• EDM
• Controlled Process Machining
• Non‑Conventional Machining
• Engineering Drawings
• Process Audits
• Supplier Development

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Technical Support
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Nadcap
• Aerospace Engineering
• Materials Specifications
• Process Improvement
• U.S. Export Control Laws