Sr Advanced Project Engineer

Honeywell
Duluth, GA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with industry-specific technical expertise who lead complex engineering projects in continuous sheet manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in Pulp and Paper sheet manufacturing and process control optimization
    — “5 + years of experience in field support, engineering, or related roles for the Pulp and Paper sheet manufacturing industry”
  • Individuals skilled in managing project execution and aligning technical deliverables with customer needs
    — “developing and aligning project technical scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams”
  • Candidates with a background in Honeywell systems and technical deployment of engineered solutions
    — “Lead technical deployment of engineered solutions”

Things to consider

  • This role demands significant travel, with 50% of time spent at customer sites in the US and Canada
    — “ability to travel 50%+ to customer sites in the US and Canada”
  • The position requires a U.S. Person status due to export control compliance
    — “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.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Honeywell Quality Control Systems and Experion PKS in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with Honeywell Quality Control Systems”
  • Demonstrate leadership in managing complex engineering projects and driving continuous improvement
    — “managing complex engineering projects with strong leadership, project execution skills”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders
    — “coordinating and communicating with stakeholders, identifying and eliminating project risks and issues”
  • Showcase your background in troubleshooting and optimizing MD/CD process control systems
    — “5+ years of experience with MD/CD process control troubleshooting and optimization”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with virtual hardware and software setup, as well as network configuration
    — “Experience with Virtual hardware and software setup and network configuration”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful project delivery
  • risk mitigation
  • continuous improvement
Typical background
engineeringproject management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementTechnical EngineeringRisk ManagementProject ExecutionCommunication

Preferred

Continuous ImprovementProject Management Tools

Stack & domain

Project ManagementTechnical EngineeringMd/cd Process Control TroubleshootingPC NetworkingSoftware TroubleshootingProject Management ToolsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingPulp And PaperLithium-ion BatteryAluminumRubberPlastic FilmsOemsContinuous Web Solutions

About the role

Original posting from Honeywell

As a Senior Advanced Project Engineer in Honeywell’s Projects & Automation Solution (PAS) group, you will be supporting the Sheet Manufacturing market playing a critical role in the delivery of our advanced engineering projects. You will be responsible for developing and aligning project technical scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams. By developing project work plans, including schedules, resource fulfillment, and managing individual cost controls, you will ensure efficient project execution and successful delivery of our solutions. Your industry experience and expertise in project management and technical engineering will contribute to the overall success of our projects.

In this role, you will lead the success of our advanced engineering projects. You will be responsible for coordinating and communicating with stakeholders, identifying and eliminating project risks and issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project management processes and practices.

The markets you will be serving include Pulp & Paper, Lithium-ion Battery (LIB), aluminum, rubber, plastic films, as well as OEMs and other processes where a continuous sheet is produced. The Honeywell solutions delivered for these projects include Quality Control Systems (QCS), Cross Direction (CD) Control Systems, Machine Direction (MD) Control Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Web inspection, and other Continuous Web Solutions (CWS). 

You will report directly to a Project Engineering Manager and work a hybrid work schedule (after the first 90 days on-site) in Duluth, GA when not deployed for project activities at one of our many customer locations across the U.S. and Canada. You will also work closely with our aftermarket service branch, Lifecycle Services and Solutions (LSS), with their Regional Operations Collaboration Center (ROCC) located in Duluth, GA. 

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. They are there to build a strong team by recruiting high performing talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering a collaborative work culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop project technical scope to customer requirementsLead technical deployment of engineered solutionsDevelop and implement project plans, schedules, resources. and cost controlLead communication with stakeholders for workplans and technical deliverablesIdentify and eliminate project risks and issuesDrive continuous improvement initiativesPerform timely completion of all required training, and time and expense reporting

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics5 + years of experience in field support, engineering, or related roles for the Pulp and Paper sheet manufacturing industry 5+ years of experience with MD/CD process control troubleshooting and optimization third-party process data and control systems, PC networking, and software troubleshooting and customization5+ years of experience demonstrated success managing complex engineering projects with strong leadership, project execution skills, and proficiency in project management tools and methodologies5+ years of strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the self-motivation to perform effectively in dynamic, demanding environments.Valid Driver’s License & Passport with the ability to travel 50%+ to customer sites in the US and Canada 

WE VALUE 

Bachelor of Science in engineering discipline from an accredited institutionExperience with Honeywell Quality Control SystemsExperience with Honeywell Experion PKSExperience with Virtual hardware and software setup and network configurationPassion for innovation and continuous learning 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays .For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.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. Job Posting Date: 10/13/2026

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.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Process Automation (PA) is a global leader in automation control, instrumentation, and services for the process industries. PA delivers innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and efficiency for customers in industries such as oil and gas, refining, chemicals, power generation, and more. With a commitment to technology leadership and customer success, PA drives operational excellence and sustainability across complex industrial environments. To learn more, please visit https://process.honeywell.com/

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Source: Honeywell careers

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