Production Support Structural Engineer

Honeywell International - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Honeywell is embarking on an exciting journey to develop a new family of gas turbine engines that will revolutionize the aerospace industry. This initiative aims to create engines that are not only lighter and quieter but also more powerful and capable of utilizing 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. As part of this ambitious project, Honeywell is seeking skilled engineers in various domains including design, analysis, controls, testing, and project management. The ideal candidates will be those who are eager to think big, embrace growth opportunities, and possess a strong passion for success. The Engine Systems and Component Analysis (ESCA) team serves as a Center of Excellence, focusing on the engineering design, analysis, development, qualification, and support of structural and mechanical systems components for all Aerospace power system products. Within ESCA, the Engine Structures group is tasked with ensuring the mechanical integrity of structural parts used in gas turbine engines. This role encompasses the design, development, testing, and field support of static structure components, which must adhere to stringent requirements regarding life, cost, weight, maintainability, and durability. Engineers in this group will be responsible for evaluating parts based on various factors including stress, strength, vibration, heat transfer, deflection, fatigue life, containment, and material selection. The position of Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer requires proven expertise in structural analysis, particularly using ANSYS finite element analysis software. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of key responsibilities, including performing cooled turbine component design and analysis, developing test requirements, and contributing to the development of turbine design system tools and methods. Additionally, the engineer will be expected to provide innovative design improvements, determine cooling flow requirements, and mentor less experienced engineers, thereby playing a crucial role in shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform cooled turbine component design and analysis utilizing established best practices.
• Develop test requirements, provide test support, data reduction, and experimental/analytical correlation.
• Participate in development of Turbine Design System tools, methods, processes, and best practices to decrease design time and improve analytical fidelity of analyses.
• Provide novel design improvements and secure resulting intellectual property for Honeywell.
• Determine cooling flow requirements for engines during the conceptual design phase.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of blade and vane design strategies in support of new turbine engines or service-related redesigns.
• Utilize advanced and developing manufacturing techniques in component design.
• Perform blade and vane lifting analyses (rupture, oxidation, and TBC spallation).
• Communicate technical results to internal and external customers through written reports and oral presentations.
• Mentor and train less experienced domestic and global engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 5+ years in hot section component design, analysis, and testing, or advanced degree (MS or PhD) and 2+ years.
• High proficiency with conjugate heat transfer for component design.
• Experience in design and testing of turbine components.
• Demonstrated success in the thermal design of cooled turbine components.
• Demonstrated forward thinking in cooled blade and vane design efforts through successful invention disclosures and granted patents.
• Advanced skills and experience in the design, analysis, and testing of the turbine.
• Demonstrated success in engineering design process improvement.