Sr. Mechanical Design Engineering Manager PGM
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Honeywell Aerospace Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Summary:
The Sr Mechanical Design Engineering Manager - PGM leads the mechanical design engineering function responsible for Honeywell Aerospace’s power generators and motors. This leader ensures robust mechanical architecture, detailed design execution, cross-functional integration, and full lifecycle partnership of generator and motor hardware used across commercial, defense, and advanced technology programs. The role reports within Design, Installations & Services Engineering and manages a high-performing engineering team delivering new product introduction, product sustainment, technology maturation, and mechanical design excellence for rotating electrical machines. Employees are located at 3 sites in North America, Torrance, CA, Phoenix, AZ and Mexicali, MX. Up to 25% travel is expected to support the team.
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Own and drive mechanical design strategy, standards, and execution for all PGM hardware (rotors, stators, housings, bearings, cooling features, structural elements).
- Ensure team is equipped for conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases ensuring compliance with performance, durability, manufacturability, cost, and certification requirements.
- Ensure your team can provide expert guidance on complex mechanical challenges, failure investigations, and RCCA activity.
Program & Product Execution
- Lead mechanical work scope and cost estimates for new generator/motor development, major redesigns, and advanced technology demonstrators.
- Ensure and maintain alignment with key stakeholders across global teams.
- Drive timely delivery of models, drawings, design analyses, and configuration releases supporting program schedules.
People Leadership
- Manage, coach, and develop a global team of mechanical design engineers, building succession pipelines and ensuring strong technical capability growth.
- Promote Honeywell Mechanical Design excellence and digital engineering adoption across the team.
- Conduct performance management, staffing planning, labor forecasting, and resource allocation across multiple programs.
Cross-Functional & Strategic Contributions
- Partner closely 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 technology maturation initiatives such as parametric modeling, digital engineering workflows, and next-generation PGM architecture development.
Quality, Compliance & Process Ownership
- 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.
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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
Must Have
- 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 multi-functional stakeholder organizations.
- Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with ability to engage a wide variety of aerospace roles including chief engineers and executive leadership.
We Value
- Experience with digital engineering, parametric design, and advanced CAD toolchain development.
About us:
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.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space - from engines and cockpit electronics to cabin systems, mechanical components and connectivity solutions. Our technology helps operators fly more safely, reduce fuel consumption, improve on-time performance and deliver a better experience for the people on board.
As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world.
Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep aircraft flying. With engines across roughly 120 aircraft types and more than 47,000 APUs in service today, we support operators across commercial and defense markets - backed by an aftermarket network built for the long service life of every platform we power.
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:
- 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 and educational assistance
- Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
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.