Senior Test Engineering Manager

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k) Match

Educational Assistance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC seeks a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Engines and Power Systems - Test Services Team, overseeing infrastructure for compressed air, vacuum, and fuel delivery during gas turbine engine testing at the Engines Campus.

You will manage a 10+ person team across shifts, drive maintenance systems, ensure equipment reliability, and partner with safety and facilities groups to meet regulatory requirements and performance goals.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering or related disciplines.
• At least 8 years management/leadership experience of cross functional engineering teams.
• Experience influencing and communicating effectively with frontline employees, site leadership, and senior executives, including leading cross-functional initiatives and presenting business outcomes to leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust operation of Compressed Air, Vacuum, Cooling Tower, and Jet Fuel delivery systems to meet our customer’s demand.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of 10+ Engineers and Technicians to support operations.
• Implement a maintenance operating system that facilitates maintenance on large air compressors, air heaters, cooling water systems, refrigerant dryers, pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Maintain equipment maintenance and repair records.
• This system extends to all test cells and related equipment across Engineering Test Services to be administered in a common tool (i.e. SAP). This role is our ETS focal for overseeing leadership of this system.
• Partner with HSEF to observe all OSHA and Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Facilitate troubleshooting, equipment repairs and support contractor efforts.
• Drive the FRACA process to increase continuous improvement and knowledge capture.
• Meet or exceed absorption targets to drive low rates for the Air and Fuel systems.
• Develop strategies to continually improve energy systems operation reliability and cost savings.
• Implement digitization to develop a functional facility system model.
• Drive continuous improvement with automation and facility system control.
• Create, own and execute a department capital project portfolio to ensure facility systems meet product portfolio needs.
• Lead and execute change management across employee population.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication with executives

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical, Facilities)

Tools

SAP

PLC programming

Job description

We have an immediate need for a Senior Engineering Manager on our Engines and Power Systems - Test Services Team to lead the team responsible for our engineering infrastructure for our compressed air, vacuum, and fuel delivery systems for gas turbine engine testing at the Engines Campus. Team is comprised of engineers and technicians across multiple shifts that own the systems required to supply the necessary energies for gas turbine engine testing. This includes ownership of large machinery such as centrifugal compressors, refrigerant air dryers, desiccant air dryers, cooling towers, pneumatic and water valves, natural gas heaters, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), electric motors, pumps, and various instrumentation.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. You 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, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure robust operation of Compressed Air, Vacuum, Cooling Tower, and Jet Fuel delivery systems to meet our customer’s demand. Ensuring sufficient up time and minimal operational disruption.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of 10+ Engineers and Technicians to support operations.
• Implement a maintenance operating system that facilitates maintenance on large air compressors, air heaters, cooling water systems, refrigerant dryers, pumps, motors, and related equipment.
• Maintain equipment maintenance and repair records.
• This system extends to all test cells and related equipment across Engineering Test Services to be administered in a common tool (i.e. SAP). This roll is our ETS focal for overseeing leadership of this system.
• Partner with HSEF (Honeywell Aerospace Safety, Environmental and Facilities) to observe all OSHA and Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Facilitate troubleshooting, equipment repairs and support contractor efforts.
• Drive the FRACA process to increase continuous improvement and knowledge capture.
• Meet or exceed absorption targets to drive low rates for the Air and Fuel systems.
• Develop strategies to continually improve energy systems operation reliability and cost savings.
• Implement digitization to develop a functional facility system model.
• Drive continuous improvement with automation and facility system control.
• Create, own and execute a department capital project portfolio to ensure facility systems meet product portfolio needs.
• Leads and execute change management across employee population.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering or related disciplines
• At least 8 years management/leadership experience of cross functional engineering teams
• Experience influencing and communicating effectively with frontline employees, site leadership, and senior executives, including leading cross-functional initiatives and presenting business outcomes to leadership teams.

WE VALUE

• Experience managing infrastructure operations, maintaining mechanical industrial equipment or familiarity with gas turbine engine testing environments
• Alignment to Honeywell Aerospace values, behaviors and principles, with experience and focus on customer outcomes, transformation, innovation, end-to-end ownership, and teamwork
• Ability to be an active listener and empathetic
• Proven experiences in driving results & coaching teams/peers across departments
• Experience in developing and sustaining networks / communities
• Leadership qualities & experience in motivating and developing diverse teams
• High analytical capabilities:
• Basic knowledge of high-speed rotating centrifugal compressors.
• Experience working with industrial air delivery systems.
• Industrial HVAC experience, EPA refrigeration universal certification is a plus
• Plumbing experience, familiar with Chillers, familiar with Refrigerant/Desiccant Dryers.
• PLC programming / troubleshooting experience.
• Electrical experience. Able to read and interpret wiring diagrams and system schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot integrated mechanical systems.

• Safety experience with Fall Protection, Lock Out / Tag Out, and Arc Flash precautions.

US PERSONS 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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

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.

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/

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.