As a Quality Engineer III here at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability for our aerospace products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing quality control processes, analyzing product data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
You will report directly to our Quality Manager and you’ll work out of our Tempe, AZ location on an On-site work schedule.
In this role, you will impact product quality and reliability, helping to maintain Honeywell’s reputation as a leader in aerospace technology. Your expertise will directly contribute to the safety, performance, and compliance of our products in the aerospace market.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality control processes to ensure product quality and reliability
- Conduct inspections and tests to identify defects and nonconformities
- Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implement solutions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality control processes and efficiency
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in aerospace or a related manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, tools, and methodologies including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Proficiency with quality management systems (QMS) and standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and other quality tools
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement expertise
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and leading quality improvement projects
With 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 information visit: Benefits at Honeywell Aerospace Benefits
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. Posting Date 07/31/2026
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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering (aerospace or related manufacturing)
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
- Proficiency with quality management systems (QMS) and standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and other quality tools
- On-site work in Tempe, AZ (On-site schedule)
- Candidate must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee)
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics)
- Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
- Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement expertise
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data
- Experience leading quality improvement projects and working in cross-functional teams
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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