Lead Test & Project Engineer

Honeywell • Torrance, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Honeywell, our people are driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged and grow. Our people make Honeywell a special company and are a key competitive advantage Honeywell Aerospace has nearly 40,000 employees around the world. Thousands of Honeywell Aerospace technologies, products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft worldwide. We develop solutions that span air traffic modernization, flight and runway safety, engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity, logistics and more. Honeywell Aerospace delivers safe, efficient, productive and more comfortable transportation experiences for manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation aircraft, military and airports through three divisions, Air Transport and Regional, Business and General Aviation and Defense and Space. For more information, please visit aerospace.honeywell.com/ or follow us @honeywell_Aero. This position will be based in Torrance, CA Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Lead Test Engineer assumes the role of a test lead in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and programs. We are looking for an individual with strong project management, leadership and ownership abilities, as well as test engineering skills. Performs and coordinates test design, development and/or analysis functions on advanced and complex engineering test projects. Leads and executes test programs. Develops solutions to technical problems specifically assigned or as they arise by applying advanced physical science, and engineering technologies. Designs and/or develops test systems for new products and unique equipment to meet specific requirements of customer orders. Develops and assesses equipment, tooling gages, or acceptance equipment and processing methods required to test complex components and assemblies. Specifies, initiates, and coordinates acquisition of resources and techniques. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Participates in establishing operating procedures on new test systems and components. Compiles cost estimates and delivery quotations, monitors performance, and prepares reports, statistics, and recommendations for management review. Plans and performs engineering test programs and uses project management tools; advanced statistical and scientific methods to address and resolve engineering problems. Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to assist in resolving test design, test development, and acceptance issues. Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates the most cost effective improvements for test equipment, procedures, or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce process time. Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects. Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HSE&F requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment. Takes actions necessary to 'stop' work when an unsafe condition or action is identified. May perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Minimum 9 years of technical experience transferable to designing mechanical and test facility systems required to test pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, heat exchangers, high-speed turbo-machinery components or systems
• Minimum 5 years of Project Engineering or Project Management experience in an Aerospace Industry.
• US CITIZENSHIP 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline
• Experience taking test requirements and designing a reliable test system, defining internal requirements for mechanical, instrumentation and data acquisition equipment required for the total test system.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making, strong bias for action and task/role ownership behaviors.

Responsibilities

• The Lead Test Engineer assumes the role of a test lead in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and programs.
• Performs and coordinates test design, development and/or analysis functions on advanced and complex engineering test projects.
• Leads and executes test programs.
• Develops solutions to technical problems specifically assigned or as they arise by applying advanced physical science, and engineering technologies.
• Designs and/or develops test systems for new products and unique equipment to meet specific requirements of customer orders.
• Develops and assesses equipment, tooling gages, or acceptance equipment and processing methods required to test complex components and assemblies.
• Specifies, initiates, and coordinates acquisition of resources and techniques.
• Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Participates in establishing operating procedures on new test systems and components.
• Compiles cost estimates and delivery quotations, monitors performance, and prepares reports, statistics, and recommendations for management review.
• Plans and performs engineering test programs and uses project management tools; advanced statistical and scientific methods to address and resolve engineering problems.
• Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to assist in resolving test design, test development, and acceptance issues.
• Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates the most cost effective improvements for test equipment, procedures, or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce process time.
• Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.
• Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HSE&F requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment.
• Takes actions necessary to 'stop' work when an unsafe condition or action is identified.
• May perform other duties as required.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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