Sr Director - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC is recruiting for a Sr Director to lead the global ISC Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team for New Product Introduction (NPI) across the Aerospace portfolio. The role leverages extensive product development experience and leadership to drive continuous improvement in new products, processes, and standards that support business strategies and program success.

You will develop strategy, hold teams accountable, and deliver high-impact business results, enforcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 8 years of experience in New Product Development required.
• U.S. Citizenship due to contractual requirements required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NPI program objectives including product producibility, design-to-cost targets, production readiness, and customer quality.
• Embed producibility into core design processes as a change agent.
• Develop standard work, clear roles, responsibilities, and effective training programs to build employee engagement and skills.
• Design and develop Management Operating Systems to ensure effective team operations and drive results to program and department objectives.
• Collaborate with SBU engineering, Program Management, and ISC leaders to build cross-organizational alignment.

Skills

Experience in NPD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Sr Director - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - NPI (Finance)

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.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying

Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

Join Honeywell Aerospace! Our aerospace innovations bring people together, make the world safer and more secure, and help humankind reach for the stars. Now we're shaping aviation's future with sustainable aviation fuels, smarter cockpits, ultra-efficient engines, smart airports, flying taxis and much more.

Be part of the global Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) Engineering leadership team driving factory improvements, product improvements for producibility and cost savings, manufacturing technology implementation, and new product development for Honeywell Aerospace.

We are hiring a Sr Director to lead the global ISC Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team for New Product Introduction (NPI) supporting programs across the Aerospace portfolio.

In this role, you will leverage your extensive product development experience and leadership skills. You will drive continuous improvement to develop new products, processes, and standards in support of the organization's business strategies with a direct impact on development program success. You will develop strategy, hold teams accountable and deliver high impact business results.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver NPI program objectives including product producibility, design-to-cost (DTC) targets, production readiness, and customer quality.
• Operate as a change agent to embed producibility into our core design processes.
• Build Employee Engagement and Skills through the development of standard work, clear roles and responsibilities, and effective training programs.
• Design and develop Management Operating Systems to ensure effective team operations, driving results to program and department objectives.
• Work closely with the SBU engineering team, Program Management, and ISC leaders to build cross-organizational alignment

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 8 years of experience in New Product Development
• US Citizenship due to contractual requirements

WE VALUE

• Advanced degree in engineering or business
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Experience working with suppliers on technical issues
• Track record of managing multiple projects with demonstrated results on a macro scale
• Experience leading a team with direct line reporting responsibility
• Exceptional data analysis and communication skills
• Willingness to raise standards each year to drive organizational excellence
• Ability to make sound and timely judgments in ambiguous environment
• Ability to convey subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
• Diverse and global teaming and collaboration
• Balance between demand and capacity when establishing priorities for the organization.

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.

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/

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.