Senior Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Own and drive mechanical design strategy, standards, and execution for PGM hardware, including rotors, stators, housings, bearings, cooling features, and structural elements .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in mechanical design strategy and execution for rotating electrical machines, with a strong focus on performance, manufacturability, and compliance with aerospace and military certification standards. Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and driving digital engineering adoption across global projects.

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Mechanical Design StrategyRotating Electrical MachinesDigital EngineeringLeadership of Engineering TeamsASME Y14.5 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Product DevelopmentParametric DesignAdvanced CAD Toolchain DevelopmentFailure InvestigationsRCCA ActivityDesign GovernancePerformance ManagementCost EstimationDesign AnalysisManufacturability Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Change ManagementCoaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

CAD ModelingDigital Engineering WorkflowsMBE ToolsDesign TemplatesLearning and Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Aerospace CertificationMilitary CertificationExport RegulationsPower SystemsPropulsion Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive mechanical design strategy, standards, and execution for PGM hardware, including rotors, stators, housings, bearings, cooling features, and structural elements
Ensure conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases meet performance, durability, manufacturability, cost, and certification requirements
Provide expert guidance on complex mechanical challenges, failure investigations, and RCCA activity
Lead mechanical work scope and cost estimates for generator/motor development, major redesigns, and advanced technology demonstrators
Align with key stakeholders across global teams
Deliver models, drawings, design analyses, and configuration releases on program schedules
Manage, coach, and develop a global team of mechanical design engineers
Build succession pipelines and grow technical capabilities
Promote mechanical design excellence and digital engineering adoption
Conduct performance management, staffing planning, labor forecasting, and resource allocation across multiple programs
Partner with Power Systems and ISC leadership on generator/motor technology direction and investment priorities
Influence enterprise standards for CAD modeling, GD&T, design rules, and advanced design tools
Support parametric modeling, digital engineering workflows, and next-generation PGM architecture development
Ensure compliance with ASME Y14.5, internal design standards, customer requirements, export regulations, and aerospace and military certification requirements
Drive continuous improvement of design processes, templates, learning and development tools, and mechanical methodologies
Champion design governance through peer reviews, integration reviews, and hardware readiness checkpoints using digital and MBE tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status, or have the ability to obtain an export authorization
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
10+ years of mechanical product development or production experience with rotating electrical machines (generators/motors), propulsion or power systems
Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams and complex technical programs
Experience with organizational change management, high-performance team development, and multifunctional stakeholder organizations
Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with ability to engage chief engineers and executive leadership
Experience with digital engineering, parametric design, and advanced CAD toolchain development (valued)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Up to 25% travel support for the team