
Advanced Mfg Engineer Sr
Torrance, CAJob$119–148K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will optimize manufacturing processes and implement manufacturing technologies to improve production quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The role leads manufacturing readiness, product cost, and production transition efforts, while coordinating with engineering, sourcing, and integrated product teams. It is an on-site position in Torrance, California, and includes people-leadership responsibilities such as recruiting, developing, and retaining employees.
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Full job description
As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Sr here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing and advancing our manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality production and operational efficiency. You will leverage your expertise to implement innovative manufacturing technologies and drive continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the success and growth of our organization. Your role will enhance productivity, improve product quality, and drive customer satisfaction.
In this role, you will impact the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing operations by developing and implementing advanced manufacturing strategies and collaborating across functions to achieve operational excellence.
At Honeywell Aerospace, 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.
You will report directly to our leadership team and you’ll work out of our Torrance, CA location on an on-site schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead the implementation of new manufacturing techniques
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Review conceptual and development designs for cost, quality, manufacturability, and yield
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Manage Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) items
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Manage Unit Product Cost (UPC) models to meet APQP goals
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Provide Proposal artifacts such as timelines, planning, and budget management to the Integrated Product Teams
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Understand, manage, and achieve hardware delivery program milestones
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Achieve ISC Milestones, maintain metrics and provide status presentations
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Ensure Design benefits from the APQP artifacts like Process Flow Maps, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and PPAP artifacts
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Ensure Product benefits from Design for Manufacturability, and track production readiness levels
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Facilitate Production Readiness Reviews and develop these artifacts to support these reviews.
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Interface with Engineering and Sourcing to identify Suppliers meeting capacity, cost, and capability goals
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Identify and manage new product assembly, test, or tooling Capital needs
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Manage Cost Take Out (CTO) efforts and risk mitigation plans
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Predict and Manage Product Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) Efforts
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Interface with Production Cell(s) to ensure smooth Production Transitions
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Drive product development adherence for all ISC related items throughout the development cycle.
YOU MUST HAVE
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BA/BAS degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
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Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence in manufacturing environments
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Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, process optimization, and lean manufacturing principles
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Ability to read engineering mechanical drawings and assess for Manufacturing capability
WE VALUE
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9+ years of related work experience in lieu of a degree
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5+ years of Engineering, Program Management or Integrated Supply Chain experience
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Core knowledge of manufacturing technologies, welding, brazing, machining, additive manufacturing
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Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
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Product knowledge in valves, pumps, actuators, heat exchangers, and environmental control systems
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Knowledge of casting, machining, assembly processes
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Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Word, and MS Project
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Position requires manufacturing and supplier factory floor exposure requiring safety shoes and glasses
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Excellent communication skills including oral, written and presentation
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Advanced understanding of manufacturing techniques and their impact on costs
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Proficiency in project management skills with the ability to close initiatives on time and within budget
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Green Belt, DFSS, Black Belt, Lean, or HOS certification. Demonstrated ability in using six sigma tools
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Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA/MSA and other APQP elements
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Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, and other data system applications
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
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Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability coverage
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401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
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Employee assistance program and educational assistance
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Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
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Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
The annual base salary range for this position is $119,000- $148,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
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. Job Posting Date: 11/06/2026
U.S. PERSON 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,681 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$119–148K/yr
- California median$120–175K/yr985 salary ranges
- US median$97–144K/yr3,274 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $134K, is 10% below the California median midpoint ($149K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,144 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in California and 5,681 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,507 postings).
- Education
- 3,140 of the 5,681 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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