Advanced R&D Engineer

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity

Be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to new product development and technology projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve research, processes, products, and technologies for Honeywell's Spectra Fiber business. You will facilitate design, development, and testing to meet project objectives faster as you commercialize the next generation of high-performance products within Spectra's fiber and ballistic composite portfolio.

You will report to our Sr. R&D Manager and work out of our Colonial Heights, VA location. This role is eligible for hybrid work mode, except for the first 90 days.

At Honeywell, our people play a critical role in developing and assisting 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.

As a R&D Engineer/ Scientist II, you will facilitate design, development, and testing to meet project objectives faster as you commercialize the next generation of high-performance products within Spectra's fiber and ballistic composite portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new fiber/composite product development projects at lab and pilot scale.
• Drive new process technology development projects, supporting through stage gate and scale-up.
• Contribute to intellectual property developments for high performance fiber/polymer processes used in ballistic/medical applications.
• Interact with customers on product applications.
• Develop and execute experiments/trials, including prototyping and design with technical troubleshooting.
• Define technology and process design packages.
• Provide project support through lab, pilot, and full-scale implementation.
• Optimize process technology through productivity projects.
• Manage projects using stage-gate processes.

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 or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing with fiber, polymer, composite, and/or ballistic product development applications.
• Strong experience in process engineering and quality management processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.

WE VALUE

• Hands on experience with UHMWPE fiber, energy absorbing composites, or ballistic product design/testing.
• Knowledge of energy absorbing material and/or composite processing design.
• Experience with armor end article fabrication, textiles, and/or ballistic testing.
• Significant experience working in cross-functional teams to develop new products and technology in highly regulated environments.
• Experience in design of experiments, product design, and customer applications support.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Working knowledge of capital project management.
• Strong team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills - ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and solve complex problems across departments through influence.
• Self-directed individuals who can achieve key objectives.
• Knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize processes.
• Track record of successful contributions to products/projects in a matrix organization.

Additional Information

• Category: Engineering
• Location: 15801 Woods Edge Rd, Interstate 95 (Exit 58), Colonial Heights, VA 23834 USA
• Exempt
• Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen, permanent resident or have protected status.

Engineering (GLOBAL)