HSE Leader

As an HSE Manager at Honeywell Aerospace, you will help protect and advance the promise of flight by providing strategic and operational Health, Safety and Environmental leadership at our Minneapolis manufacturing site.

You will report directly to the Sr. Facilities Manager, with a functional matrix relationship to the Director, Health, Safety & Environment. In this highly visible role, you will partner with site leadership, Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Quality and Human Resources to protect our people, strengthen operational discipline and integrate HSE into decisions supporting our aerospace and defense programs.

You will lead the site HSE team and management system, ensure compliance with regulatory and Honeywell Aerospace requirements, reduce operational risk and build a learning-focused culture. This opportunity is ideal for an HSE leader who combines technical depth, project team management, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical actions.

Work Arrangement: On-site
Reports To: Sr. Facilities Manager
Functional Matrix: Director, Health, Safety & Environment

• Develop and execute the site HSE strategy, annual objectives and improvement plans in alignment with Minneapolis business priorities and Honeywell Aerospace requirements.
• Serve as the principal HSE advisor to the Site Leader and Sr. Facilities Manager and site leadership team, clearly communicating significant risks, performance trends, regulatory obligations and resource needs.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of site HSE professionals, strengthen HSE capability across the organization, and ensure effective training and knowledge transfer for employees and leaders.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and provide clear HSE direction for complex site initiatives.
• Own and continuously improve the site HSE Management System, including management reviews, self-assessments, compliance-assurance processes and corrective-action governance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, Minnesota and local HSE laws, regulations, permits and reporting requirements.
• Monitor and communicate new legal and Honeywell Aerospace requirements, serve as a site liaison with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders, and lead inspections and audits through sustainable closure of findings.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering and Facilities to identify and reduce risks involving manufacturing equipment, hazardous energy, electrical systems, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, chemicals, material handling, contractors and visitors.
• Provide HSE leadership for Management of Change, capital projects, new equipment, process modifications, new product introductions and manufacturing transfers.
• Lead significant incident and near-miss investigations using structured root-cause and learning-focused methods, ensuring corrective actions address underlying system and control weaknesses.
• Analyze HSE performance data and field observations to identify emerging risks, prioritize resources and drive preventive action.
• Maintain a visible presence on the manufacturing floor through HSE gembas, risk assessments, inspections and direct engagement with employees and leaders.
• Integrate HSE into daily management, operational planning, budget decisions and continuous-improvement activities while sharing lessons learned across Honeywell Aerospace.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental science, engineering, industrial hygiene or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive HSE experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, electronics or another regulated industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading people, programs or cross-functional teams, including coaching and developing technical professionals through direct or matrixed relationships.
• Working knowledge of OSHA general-industry standards and applicable environmental regulations.
• Experience leading compliance programs, audits, regulatory inspections, incident investigations and corrective-action processes.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing operations, engineering, facilities or maintenance organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with employees, regulators and senior leaders.
• Ability to satisfy applicable U.S. export-control requirements.

WE VALUE

• CSP, CIH, CHMM or PE certification.
• Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• Experience in aerospace electronics, precision manufacturing, machining, assembly, soldering, testing or laboratory operations.
• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, MNSTAR/VPP or another recognized HSE management system.
• Knowledge of Minnesota OSHA and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements.
• Experience managing air, hazardous-waste, wastewater, stormwater, spill-prevention or chemical-management programs.
• Technical knowledge of industrial hygiene, machine safety, hazardous-energy control, electrical safety, ergonomics and contractor safety.
• Experience applying Human and Organizational Performance or another learning-oriented approach to risk reduction.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, A3 or structured root-cause-analysis methods.
• Strong business acumen with experience developing budgets, capital requests and risk-based investment proposals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required by supported programs.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $124,000 - $154,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell Aerospace considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

About us:

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build 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.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Benefits:

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
· 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

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

Posting Timeline

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.

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.

As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. 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. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com