Advanced Materials and Process Engineer

As an Advanced Materials and Process Engineer here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in the design, development, and testing of advanced hardware systems that support aerospace technologies. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of aerospace products.

You will report directly to our Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the advancement of aerospace technology by delivering cutting‑edge hardware solutions that meet stringent industry standards and customer requirements.

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.

• Provide technical expertise to solve materials and processes problems for both design and manufacturing.
• Provide direct support to program design activity, including material and process selection, completing customer deliverables (material and process analysis and test reports), and technical problem‑solving during development, qualification, and production phases.
• Review customer- and Honeywell-generated requirements to ensure cost effective approaches and to verify performance and environmental requirements are met.
• Develop and execute material and process evaluation test plans (e.g., flammability, fungus, hazardous materials).
• Provide program / customer interface and communications to assure clarity and confidence for all projects, actions, and deliverables.
• Function as the primary technical interface for materials and process‑related issues for specific programs, and engage other technical materials and process experts for problem solving where assistance may be needed.
• Provide technical expertise to support Aero special process teams and team activities, including supplier technical process audits and technical problem solving.
• Deploy technical expertise in generation, review and maintenance of site, Aero, and industry specifications.
• Determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions for special process audit findings and other non‑conformances.
• Perform failure analysis, determine root cause and appropriate corrective actions, and implement corrective actions, including application of six sigma tools.
• Provide technical support and leadership of special projects related to materials obsolescence, product / process improvement, technology development, etc.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate suitability, reliability, and failure characteristics of materials and assemblies.

Relocation may be provided for this role.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Applied Science, or Science.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience working in materials and process design and applications roles.

• Master’s degree or other advanced degree.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Direct experience with materials and process design and applications roles supporting aerospace hardware.
• Direct experience with electronics processes (e.g., printed boards, printed board assembly, conformal coating, cable and wire harness assembly).
• Direct experience with other materials and processes used in electronic box assembly (e.g., adhesives, elastomers, sealants, molding, potting, bonding, painting, torquing of threaded fasteners, mechanical assembly).
• Direct experience with industry, military, and aerospace specifications.
• Direct experience in auditing systems, processes, and procedures.
• Direct experience in project leadership and achieving results through use of influence, negotiation, and persuasion.
• Direct experience with continuous improvement tools, processes, and methodologies including RCCA.
• Strong focus on task completion and exceeding expectations.
• Strong focus on problem solving.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong communication skills to enable interface with programs and their…