Lead Manufacturing Technician

About the role

As a Lead Manufacturing Technician at Honeywell, you will lead a team, provide technical expertise, and ensure smooth engineering processes. You will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager and work out of the Minneapolis, MN location on an on-site schedule.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with and assist a team of manufacturing technicians and operators, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee daily manufacturing performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Implement process improvements and troubleshooting techniques to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
• Assure all equipment and tooling are functioning as expected to ensure performance.
• Help establish TPM and process monitoring to validate process compliance.
• Audit SOS adherence within the cell to ensure operator and processing equipment compliance.
• Assist in rapid problem solving to identify the source of process/product variation and escapes from the cell.
• Utilize and develop standard work to ensure consistent product and process flow throughout the cell.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and tools, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Ability to lead a team effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Optical glass machining polish experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
• Mechanical measurement aptitude (GD&T), ability to read engineering drawings.
• Substrate glass optical contact/polish experience.
• Three years of experience in a manufacturing role or a support technician role.
• Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology.

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, we're building 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.

About the Business Unit

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The annual range for this position is $85,000–$110,000. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.