Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace

Bristol, UKonsitePosted Jun 19, 2026

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About the role

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to use advanced mechanical design expertise on complex components for aerospace turbomachinery. The role supports the next generation of commercial platforms. The primary function is to act as lead engineer for gearbox design and development which guides the architecture, resolving technical problems, coordinating assignments for designers, collaborating with program leadership, and presenting to stakeholders. Interacting closely with project managers, analytical teams, and designers is important to meeting project deliverables and milestones. Demonstrate effective technical leadership to guide innovative designs to give Honeywell competitive advantages for the future. Understand and adhere to design requirements and practices, act with speed and accuracy for on-time execution. Listen to internal customer’s needs and drive burning platform initiatives to reduce cycle time and cost. Mentor less-experienced engineers.

The successful candidate will engage mainly in APU, Turboprop, and Turbofan product lines and will provide technical guidance for gearbox design and development.

The candidate will support and report out to key stakeholders within the Engines and Power Systems Engineering organization.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies.

Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as an engine design lead to coordinate the efforts of gearbox design during the development phase or production support of a gas turbine engine.

Imagine, design and develop products and systems as part of a highly engaged and integrated engineering team

You will collaborate across Honeywell Aerospace engineering teams to create solutions and systems that meet the evolving needs of our customers

You will participate in all phases of product development and will be a coach and mentor to less experienced engineers

Refine your engineering talents in a team-based culture by working with innovative products and technologies

Leading design teams that develop modern solutions to complex problems

Key Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience

10+ years of experience in mechanical design CAD platforms including modeling and drafting

Expertise and experience with gearbox design.

Proficiently create, revise, and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using NX and Teamcenter.

Our Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with global impact.

A collaborative and innovative environment within a world-leading technology company.

Professional development and career growth opportunities.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us now and make an impact!

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