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Advanced Hardware Engineer

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Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Hybrid
Phoenix, AZ
Senior level
Leads hardware and manufacturing engineering improvements for military avionics products. Responsibilities include maintaining product structures and production documentation, implementing engineering changes, supporting Lean initiatives, conducting root-cause and corrective-action analyses, reducing defects and cycle time, managing FAI and material review processes, addressing supplier and product-return issues, and designing custom tools and fixtures. The role also leads technicians and collaborates with operations, planning, design engineering, sourcing, and supplier quality teams.
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 As Advanced Hardware Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Military Avionics business unit in Phoenix, Arizona.  In this role, you will drive product integrity, manufacturing output, and continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating closely with factory operations, demand planning, design engineering, and sourcing teams. Additionally, this position leads product improvement efforts and reports directly to the Advance Engineering Manager. 

In this role, you will impact our Military Avionics business unit by providing technical support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the quality and efficiency of our engineering processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and implement best practices. Your attention to detail and ability to solve complex problems will be instrumental in meeting project deadlines and delivering high-quality results.

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain Product Structure, Work Order Cards, Standard Shop Procedures, SOS, and Product Risk Analyses for development and mature products
  • Maintain product configuration by incorporating design changes into production documentation
  • Lead and support Lean activities in the Cell to support the Honeywell Operating System Implementation.  Develop Standard Operating Sheets, Standard Combination Sheets and product risk analyses.
  • As a technical focal point for the Cell, lead Root Cause and Corrective Action analyses, implement improvements to eliminate defects, improve product quality and yield
  • Lead Cost of poor quality and Cycle Time reduction activities in the Cell
  • Lead/Support in FAI process
  • Initiate and lead improvement activities in Assembly processes, material, and inventory
  • Initiate Request for Material Review Action, provide disposition proposal, and implement Material Review Board recommendations
  • Analyze supplier-related defects, coordinate material return process with supplier quality Engineer and improve suppliers’ performance
  • Assist in resolving supplier technical issues arising from deviation requests, design ambiguities and manufacturability
  • Lead product return related investigations, implement preventive measures, propose product design and manufacturing process improvements to eliminate escapes
  • Provide design for special, custom-made tools and fixtures.
Qualifications

You Must Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Engineering Technician or a related role.
  • Strong technical skills in mechanical systems and components.
  • Experience leading a team of technicians.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

 We Value: 

  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (Preferred).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent leadership skill and team player
  • Good project management, planning, and scheduling skills
  • Excellent customer contact, negotiation, and problem resolution skills.
  • Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks and multitasking
  • Good presentation, database management, and computer skills.
  • In-depth SAP / MRP knowledge. 
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, creative, innovative & people-oriented.
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment used for systems, EUs, and subassemblies
  • Solid working knowledge of Engineering change implementation
  • Run and manage data reporting and PC application skills such as Excel and macros
  • Manufacturing and Materials Engineering skills as applied in an aerospace electronics assembly environment.
  • Knowledge of J-Standard, IPC, MIL –specs, and quality systems.

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/

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.

US PERSON REQUIREMENTS
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.

SPONSORSHIP
We are currently not sponsoring applicants for work visas for this job. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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: November 11, 2026


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