Principal Project Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Lead teams in development of proposals, statements of work and associated cost estimates .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timePlymouth • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $156,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project engineering within the Aerospace industry, with a strong focus on project management methodologies, risk management, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) and Microsoft Project for effective project execution and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)Earned Value Management (EVM)Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)Cross-Functional Team LeadershipAerospace Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DefinitionCost EstimationResource ForecastingRisk ManagementBaseline Change ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingManufacturing Environment ExperienceNew Product IntroductionTechnical Proposal DevelopmentProject Scheduling

Soft Skills

Executive Presentation SkillsAttention to DetailAdaptabilityCollaborationContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryExport ControlTechnical CAM RolesEngineering ProjectsStandardized Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams in development of proposals, statements of work and associated cost estimates
Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and the program manager
Define and implement project scope, objectives and deliverables
Prepare schedules and resource forecasting in Microsoft Project
Monitor project progress and adherence to timelines and budgets using Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics
Lead risk management processes to identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery
Contain scope growth through baseline change management
Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders, provide project updates and address concerns
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices
Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure effective project execution and delivery of complex engineering projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as engineering or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in project engineering or technical CAM roles in the Aerospace industry or a highly standardized industry
Experience in a manufacturing environment and new product introduction
Good executive presentation skills
Must be a US person for export control work
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) valued
Ability to lead teams to fast, practical solutions using Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Adaptability and flexibility to manage changing project requirements
Passion for innovation and continuous learning
Advanced degree preferred
US Person, US citizen, or US permanent resident status required due to export control laws and contractual requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time