Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Honeywell • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Honeywell is seeking a Director, Engineering, to lead a team of RF Electrical Producibility Engineers supporting the production of microwave and RF products. This leader will work closely with Operations management to provide the electrical engineering expertise required to resolve production issues, submit required customer change notices, drive process and yield improvements, and execute obsolete part redesign activities. The role requires strong collaboration with Design Engineering and Test Engineering to implement new products (NPI) into manufacturing, manage obsolete‑part redesigns, and ensure robust technical solutions for ongoing production. This leader will also be responsible for proactively engaging and pulling in additional design resources to support factory needs while overseeing production support and continuous improvement efforts for advanced microwave and millimeter‑wave subsystems, hybrid modules, CCAs, and components, ensuring Operations has the engineering backing needed to meet defense and government customer requirements.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years’ experience of directly related experience in RF/microwave manufacturing engineering.
• 8+ years’ experience proven leadership experience managing technical engineering teams.
• Knowledge of microwave circuits, including amplifiers, filters, frequency multipliers, high‑power limiters, oscillators, switches, and mixers.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing yield, throughput, and reliability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer‑facing experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in NPI execution, SPC, risk management, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Background in cost‑reduction initiatives and continuous improvement frameworks such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with hybrid microelectronics, CCAs, millimeter‑wave technologies, and high-reliability manufacturing processes.
• Strong results orientation with a track record of driving measurable performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of RF Electrical Producibility Engineers, including performance management, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Oversee resolution of complex technical issues impacting yield, throughput, and product reliability across RF and microwave manufacturing.
• Drive structured problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis for supplier issues, field returns, and production challenges.
• Implement continuous improvement and cost‑reduction strategies, including process optimization, automation, and design‑for‑manufacturability enhancements.
• Direct and execute New Product Implementation (NPI) strategies in partnership with Design and Test Engineering, ensuring smooth transition from development to production.
• Support DMS activities, including redesigns for obsolete components and long-term manufacturability.
• Maintain daily engagement with Operations to ensure timely resolution of technical barriers and alignment on production priorities.
• Apply risk‑management practices to engineering decisions, production readiness, and program execution.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor, control, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Represent engineering during customer visits, technical reviews, audits, and teleconferences.
• Ensure engineering documentation, standards, and best practices are developed, maintained, and followed.
• Manage departmental budgets and align engineering priorities with financial objectives.
• Use labor‑planning tools to ensure manpower staffing aligns with financial budgets and production needs.
• Provide BOEs (Basis of Estimates) for new production orders, new product designs, and redesign efforts to support accurate planning and proposal development.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
• This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
• For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director