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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

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Hybrid
San Diego, CA
143K-158K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
San Diego, CA
143K-158K Annually
Senior level
Leads mechanical design and thermo-mechanical analysis for aerospace products and systems. Provides technical guidance and mentorship, plans design tasks and schedules, coordinates projects, ensures compliance with specifications and costs, and collaborates on hardware builds and testing. Conducts design reviews, manages engineering changes and configuration control, performs root-cause analysis, develops processes, and supports bids and technical proposals.
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As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in leading and overseeing the mechanical design process to develop innovative and efficient mechanical solutions for our products and systems. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to the mechanical design team, ensuring the successful execution of projects and the delivery of high-quality designs.

 
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and analysis (thermal, structural, weight, tolerance) using finite element analysis and classical hand calculation methods
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to junior engineers
  • Task and schedule planning as lead for mechanical design, tooling, and documentation
  • Project coordination
  • Project and product compliance to specification, schedule, and cost
  • Collaborate with and/or direct machinists, technicians, assemblers, and suppliers to execute hardware builds and tests
  • Process development and continuous improvement
  • Root cause and corrective action
  • Conduct design reviews, generate and review Engineering Change Orders (ECO), participate as a member of Configuration Control Board (CCB)
  • Generate basis of estimates for bids and technical proposals
 
Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and performing structural and thermo-mechanical analysis on electro-mechanical packaging
  • Proficiency in static, fatigue (HCF & LCF), modal, shock, random vibration & thermal heat transfer analyses
  • Strong working knowledge of finite element software (ANSYS, Simcenter, SolidWorks) & classical hand calculation methods

WE VALUE

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience designing and performing structural and thermo-mechanical analysis on electro-mechanical packaging in aerospace and defense
  • Practical knowledge of finite element analysis software (ANSYS, Simcenter, SolidWorks)
  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop and mentor others
  • Significant experience with new product development and operations sustainment
  • Ability to analyze and solve complex and challenging problems
  • Self-motivated individuals
  • Effectively operate in a matrix organization
  • Track record of successful contribution to products and projects
  • Keen mindset to envision process improvements and execution of such initiatives
  • Ability to consistently make timely decisions in a fast-paced and/or ambiguous environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

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.

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $143,000-158,000. 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.

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.

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