Sr Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, v

Life insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Design subject matter expert to lead integration of aerospace systems and turbomachinery/heat transfer products. You will guide design across teams, mentor engineers, and advance digital engineering with automation and standardized parts.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical design for aircraft, strong NX/Teamcenter skills, and the ability to drive manufacturability and cost reductions across multiple products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (engineering, sciences, technology, mathematics).
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience for aircraft components/systems.
• 7+ years with NX or similar CAD software.
• 7+ years with Teamcenter or similar PLM software.
• 7+ years using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline design collaboration to assemble and integrate Honeywell Aerospace System Packs.
• Champion design standards and methods within the design team.
• Lead design efforts within the Mechanical Design Engineering team.
• Provide internal and external customer support for Systems, Turbo, and Heat Transfer products.
• Lead the advancement of digital engineering within the design team.
• Improve existing mechanical designs by identifying non-value-added tasks and introducing automation.
• Mentor less-experienced designers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design leadership

Mentoring

Digital engineering

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter

GD&T

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will provide technical expertise as a Mechanical Design subject matter expert in the integration of Honeywell Aerospace systems into aircraft and the development or turbomachinery and heat transfer products. You will lead mechanical design efforts and have technical responsibility for the entire design definition of product related to turbomachinery, heat transfer, and/or entire environmental control systems. You will serve as a mechanical design subject matter expert during proposal and RFI response efforts. You will provide reports to internal and external customer stakeholders. You will lead efforts to resolve supplier, production, and customer issues. You will champion the advancement of mechanical design tools and processes (design automation, digital product definition, etc.). You will mentor less experienced members of the design team. You will guide designs across the design team’s multiple products to improve design for manufacturability and reduce cost utilizing advanced design concepts and tools (part standardization, guide files, etc.).

In this role, you will provide technical expertise as a Mechanical Design subject matter expert in the integration of Honeywell Aerospace systems into aircraft and the development or turbomachinery and heat transfer products. You will lead mechanical design efforts and have technical responsibility for the entire design definition of product related to turbomachinery, heat transfer, and/or entire environmental control systems. You will serve as a mechanical design subject matter expert during proposal and RFI response efforts. You will provide reports to internal and external customer stakeholders. You will lead efforts to resolve supplier, production, and customer issues. You will champion the advancement of mechanical design tools and processes (design automation, digital product definition, etc.). You will mentor less experienced members of the design team. You will guide designs across the design team’s multiple products to improve design for manufacturability and reduce cost utilizing advanced design concepts and tools (part standardization, guide files, etc.).

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline design collaboration to assemble and integrate Honeywell Aerospace System Packs.
• Champion design standards and methods within the larger design team.
• Lead design efforts within the Mechanical Design Engineering team.
• Provide Internal and External customer support for Systems, Turbo, and Heat Transfer products.
• Lead the advancement of digital engineering within the design team.
• Improve existing mechanical designs engineering processes by identifying and eliminating non-value-added tasks and introducing automation (guide files, parametric design, AI, etc.)
• Mentore less-experienced designers.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• At least 7 years of experience in the mechanical design of integrating components and systems for commercial and military aircraft applications.
• At least 7 years of experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD software.
• At least 7 years of experience with Siemens Teamcenter or similar PLM software.
• At least 7 years of experience using GD&T.
• Ability to support multiple projects.
• Willingness to learn, apply, and mentor others on new design concepts and methodologies.

WE VALUE

• Prior experience working with the integration of Honeywell Aerospace Systems in aircraft.
• Prior experience working with Environmental Control Systems, Turbomachinery and Heat Transfer products.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and mentor others.
• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Expertise in NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with new product development and systems integration design in an aerospace environment.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging problems.

The annual base salary range for this position is $122,000.00- $152,000.00. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace 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

• 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.

ENGINES & POWER SYSTEMS

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space — from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

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. Posting Date: 08/27/2026