Honeywell to Add 600 Jobs at New $500m Tempe Aerospace Plant
US hiring 2026: Honeywell Aerospace will build a $500 million factory in Tempe, Arizona, adding about 600 jobs plus 1,000+ construction jobs by 2028.
USAIn brief
- Honeywell Aerospace plans a $500 million, 300,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Tempe, Arizona.
- The plant is expected to create about 600 permanent jobs and open in late 2028.
- Construction will support more than 1,000 local jobs.
- It will make systems for commercial aviation and defence programmes using robotics and automated inspection.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Organization | Honeywell Aerospace |
| Official source | ABC15 Arizona – Honeywell Aerospace Tempe facility ✓ abc15.com |
Good news for US hiring 2026 in the aerospace sector. On 28 October 2026, Honeywell Aerospace said it will build a $500 million advanced manufacturing plant in Tempe, Arizona. The company expects the site to bring about 600 permanent jobs, with more than 1,000 construction jobs while it is being built. The facility is due to open in late 2028.
Project at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Honeywell Aerospace |
| Location | Tempe, Arizona (Phoenix area) |
| Investment | $500 million |
| Size | 300,000 square feet |
| Permanent jobs | About 600 |
| Construction jobs | More than 1,000 |
| Opening | Late 2028 |
| Customers | Commercial aviation and defence |
What the plant will do
The new factory will be close to Honeywell Aerospace's Phoenix-area headquarters and will support both commercial aviation and defence work. Part of its output is tied to a supplier agreement Honeywell signed with the US Department of Defense in March.
Honeywell says the plant will be highly digital. It plans to use modular robotics, automated inspection, digital twins and a connected "digital thread" that links design and production data from start to finish.
CEO Jim Currier said the investment shows the company's long-term commitment to Arizona, where Honeywell has operated for decades.
Jobs likely to be needed
Honeywell has not yet published a list of roles. Based on the type of work, likely openings include:
- Manufacturing and production engineers
- Robotics and automation technicians
- CNC machinists and assemblers
- Quality and inspection specialists
- Test engineers and technicians
- Supply chain, planning and logistics staff
- IT and data roles supporting digital production
Before the plant opens, the construction phase will create work for electricians, pipefitters, welders, equipment operators and general labourers through building contractors.
How to apply
Honeywell lists all of its vacancies on its official Honeywell careers website. Search for "Tempe" or "Phoenix" to see current Arizona roles. Jobs for the new plant are likely to appear closer to its 2028 opening, but Honeywell already employs many people in the Phoenix area and hires there regularly.
What it means for job seekers
- Start now: Honeywell's existing Arizona sites hire throughout the year, and joining early can put you in line for roles at the new plant.
- Build automation skills: experience with robotics, PLCs and automated inspection systems will stand out.
- Defence work may need clearance: some defence roles require US citizenship or security clearance, so read each job post carefully.
- Foreign applicants: check whether a role offers visa sponsorship before applying from outside the US.
- Construction workers: look out for contractors hiring for the build phase, which comes first.
Arizona's factory boom continues: see nVent's 200 manufacturing jobs in Goodyear and our report on engineering and healthcare job postings rising in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the Honeywell Tempe plant create?
About 600 permanent jobs once it is running, plus more than 1,000 construction jobs while it is being built.
When will Honeywell's new Tempe facility open?
Honeywell expects the facility to open in late 2028.
What will the Tempe plant make?
Aerospace systems for commercial and defence customers, including products linked to a supplier agreement with the US Department of Defense.
Where is the new Honeywell facility?
In Tempe, Arizona, close to Honeywell Aerospace's headquarters in the Phoenix area.
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