Sr. Manager Value Stream - Repair

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC in Lansdale, PA, seeks a Sr. Manager to own the end-to-end repair and overhaul value stream, including intake, inspection, teardown, repair, reassembly, testing, RTS, and final disposition.

Lead cross‑functional teams with Engineering, PMO, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance to optimize flow, enforce phase‑gate governance, ensure data integrity, and drive continuous improvement across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10+ years in aerospace operations, repair/overhaul, or value stream leadership.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing cross-functional operational teams.
• Strong Lean/Value Stream Management background.
• Experience with repair station processes and RTS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Map, optimize, and expand the value stream across all repair and overhaul operations.
• Identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle time, eliminate waste, and implement standardized work.
• Lead tiered daily management, visual controls, and performance reviews.
• Support strategic growth by developing scalable repair and overhaul capabilities.
• Oversee standardized intake, verification, and identification for all materials entering repair flows.
• Ensure adherence to approved work instructions, inspection requirements, and RTS documentation standards.
• Govern repair station practices, contractor work controls, and documentation accuracy.
• Integrate Quality requirements and maintain complete traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain phase‑gate criteria for repair/overhaul processes.
• Lead cross-functional reviews ensuring readiness, alignment, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain documentation packages, evidence, and artifacts required at each gate.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement into future cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Lean / Value Stream Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Audit & documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP / MES

Job description

The Sr. Manager owns the end-to-end repair and overhaul value stream within Honeywell Aerospace. This includes intake, inspection, teardown, repair, reassembly, testing, return-to-service, and final disposition. The role ensures strong phase‑gate discipline, drives operational excellence, and expands value stream capability to support current and future program needs.

Responsibilities

Value Stream Leadership & Expansion

• Map, optimize, and expand the value stream across all repair and overhaul operations.
• Identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle time, eliminate waste, and implement standardized work.
• Lead tiered daily management, visual controls, and performance reviews.
• Support strategic growth by developing scalable repair and overhaul capabilities.

Repair & Overhaul Execution

• Oversee standardized intake, verification, and identification for all materials entering repair flows.
• Ensure adherence to approved work instructions, inspection requirements, and RTS documentation standards.
• Govern repair station practices, contractor work controls, and documentation accuracy.
• Integrate Quality requirements and maintain complete traceability throughout the lifecycle.

Phase-Gate Governance

• Establish and maintain phase‑gate criteria for repair/overhaul processes.
• Lead cross-functional reviews ensuring readiness, alignment, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain documentation packages, evidence, and artifacts required at each gate.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement into future cycles.

Data, Systems & Audit Control

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of internal systems of record across all repair activities.
• Lead cycle counts, audits, reconciliations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain site procedures, work instructions, and training materials aligned with Aerospace standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Engineering, PMO, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Logistics to align schedules and material flow.
• Serve as the primary operational leader for repair/overhaul escalations and readiness reviews.
• Lead problem-solving efforts and drive accountability across teams.

Success Metrics & KPIs

• Turnaround Time (TAT) improvements.
• First-Pass Yield and quality performance.
• Schedule adherence and RTS timeliness.
• Data integrity and reconciliation metrics.
• Successful expansion or launch of new value stream capabilities.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• At least 10 years in aerospace operations, repair/overhaul, or value stream leadership.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional operational teams.
• Strong Lean/Value Stream Management background.
• Experience with repair station processes and RTS documentation.

WE VALUE

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience leading structured phase ‑ gate or lifecycle management frameworks.
• Aerospace MRO or OEM repair/overhaul experience.
• ERP/MES proficiency and advanced analytical skills.

Competencies

• Strong systems discipline and process focus.
• Leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to develop and enforce standard work and audit-ready documentation.

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:

• 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.

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

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develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology that help aircraft perform safely and with precision. Our systems are on board 90% of the world's aircraft — serving commercial aviation, defense and space operators from integrated flight deck platforms with 30-plus years in service to radiation-hardened systems trusted for human spaceflight.