Senior Process Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in San Jose, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to provide daily production support, evaluate defects, troubleshoot machines, train operators, and document core process steps.

You will drive continuous improvement through statistical analysis, DOE experiments, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize throughput, quality and overall factory efficiency in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, aerospace, material science, or equivalent).
• 5+ years manufacturing experience or demonstrated ability to improve a manufacturing process.
• Ability to multitask, track progress, and bring projects to closure.
• Demonstrated interest in solving process problems and improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Aptitude for running scientific experiments with DOE and other statistical techniques.
• Hands-on team environment work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage process improvement projects to optimize manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions.
• Analyze data and perform statistical analysis to identify process trends and opportunities.
• Implement process enhancements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Multitasking

DOE and statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Hands-on team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

• Provide daily production support by taking a hands-on approach evaluating defects, working with operators and troubleshooting machines
• Train operators and write work instructions to document key process steps
• Support processes including eutectic die attach, wire bonding, epoxy attach, gap welding and PWB surface mount processes
• Improve processes based on statistical analysis of data and by applying process controls
• Track metrics and setup systems to ensure continual quality improvements
• Improve factory layout to optimize throughput and improve efficiency and quality

Job Description

• Provide daily production support by taking a hands-on approach evaluating defects, working with operators and troubleshooting machines
• Train operators and write work instructions to document key process steps
• Support processes including eutectic die attach, wire bonding, epoxy attach, gap welding and PWB surface mount processes
• Improve processes based on statistical analysis of data and by applying process controls
• Track metrics and setup systems to ensure continual quality improvements
• Improve factory layout to optimize throughput and improve efficiency and quality

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage process improvement projects to optimize manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions
• Analyze data and perform statistical analysis to identify process trends and opportunities
• Implement process enhancements and monitor their effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and quality

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, aerospace, material science, or equivalent)
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience or demonstrate the ability to make improvements to a manufacturing process
• Ability to multitask, keep track and bring projects to closure
• Must show definite interest and desire to work on process problems and improvements in a manufacturing environment
• Must have aptitude for running scientific experiments with the use of DOE and other statistical techniques
• Ability and desire to work hands-on in a team environment is necessary
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

WE VALUE

• 7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 7+ years comprehensive experience with automation equipment, equipment programing, running scientific experiments with the use of DOE and other statistical techniques
• 7+ years working in a dynamic & cross functional team environment and demonstrating technical leadership
• 7+ years of working experience with pick and place machines, epoxy dispensers, or wire bonding machines
• 7+ years of recent hands on and technical experience with sourcing, selecting, and qualifying automation equipment
• Must have good understanding of common assembly materials (e.g., epoxy, fine wires, mechanical assembly tools)
• Must have great communication skills are required to work with a wide variety of people, including design engineers, project engineers, and manufacturing personnel

The annual base salary range for this position is $111,320 - $139,150. Please note that this salary 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.

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

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

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 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. Job Posting date: 10/20/2026.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

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.