Sr Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer

Performs activities concerned with the design, development and manufacture of state-of-the-art aircraft lighting systems with specific responsibility for structural/mechanical components associated with products for commercial and military aerospace applications. Work location is Urbana Ohio. Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs and coordinates assigned technical projects from conception and proposal through the completion of qualification testing and successful introduction into service
• Project level Design Authority for mechanical technologies
• Develop robust & manufacturable designs that meet performance, cost and schedule targets.
• Coordinates engineering analyses including structural and thermal FEA to validate designs
• Directs the production of prototypes and mock-ups/Engineering Development Units and conducts or oversees verification/margin testing to validate designs
• Works within a multi-discipline team including engineers, designers, technicians, program management and production staff to optimize utilization of time and resources
• Interfaces with customers regarding requirements & specifications of lighting products

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 Honeywell Benefits information visit:

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.

Performs activities concerned with the design, development and manufacture of state-of-the-art aircraft lighting systems with specific responsibility for structural/mechanical components associated with products for commercial and military aerospace applications. Work location is Urbana Ohio. Job Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs and coordinates assigned technical projects from conception and proposal through the completion of qualification testing and successful introduction into service
• Project level Design Authority for mechanical technologies
• Develop robust & manufacturable designs that meet performance, cost and schedule targets.
• Coordinates engineering analyses including structural and thermal FEA to validate designs
• Directs the production of prototypes and mock-ups/Engineering Development Units and conducts or oversees verification/margin testing to validate designs
• Works within a multi-discipline team including engineers, designers, technicians, program management and production staff to optimize utilization of time and resources
• Interfaces with customers regarding requirements & specifications of lighting products

Must have:

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or other comparable discipline is required.
• Eight years' minimum relevant experience in a high technology manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Five years' experience with 3D modeling using Creo (Pro/E), CATIA, or similar 3D CAD package is required.
• Experience/Skill in electronic circuit packaging design and LED thermal management is required.
• Electromechanical product design experience including actuator design is required.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) design experience for environmental requirements certification per DO-160 standards including thermal, shock/vibration, moisture ingress, salt spray, and abuse loading is required.
• Experience with common aerospace product materials including aluminum, stainless steel, Ultem, PEEK, polycarbonate, and glass is required.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers to produce prototype parts & assure design cost/performance optimization is required.
• Ability to prepare proposals, & presentations for customers, in support of New Business Development is required.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills is required

We value:

• Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of mechanical design engineering principles, concepts, practices and theories
• The ability to work within teams, developing comprehensive product requirements (function, performance, reliability, cost), & designing products to satisfy these requirements
• Knowledge of injection molded plastic part design and manufacturing is a plus
• Demonstrates original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems
• Experience in managing people and projects is a plus
• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma tools and processes is a plus
• Experience with ANSYS FEA is a plus