In an era of dynamic change, Aerospace is addressing the most complex challenges in space.
The Role
Lead supplier quality improvement and SCAR program ownership. Drive data-driven assessments, RCA/RCCA investigations, predictive analytics and dashboards, and cross-functional supplier development to reduce defects, customer escapes, and delivery disruptions.
Summary Generated by Built In
That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.
Are you ready to make a difference, work on most impactful projects influencing our business and be at heart of revolution to create a world class supply chain? In Supplier Engineering we’re finding innovative, collaborative ways to improve delivery and quality of our suppliers creating vital link between our supply chain, internal factories and our customers.
Come be a part of team of future shapers that:
- Proactively reviews supplier capabilities, assess operational gaps to identify risks and takes systematic actions to develop a world class supplier.
- Is globally responsible for all supplier development, quality improvement and sustainment.
- Systematically drives Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects.
- Works directly with sourcing, business, engineering and our customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery.
- Identifies and leads the implementation of continuous improvement projects.
- Are leaders creating a performance culture with our suppliers through coaching and technical engagement.
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Advanced Supplier Quality Engineer to take ownership of the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) Program. This position plays a vital role in improving supplier quality and minimizing disruptions in our manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in quality management to drive initiatives aimed at enhancing supplier performance, reducing customer escapes, and implementing effective corrective action processes.
ResponsibilitiesSupplier Development & Continuous Improvement
- Lead data-driven supplier assessments to identify capability gaps, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute targeted supplier improvement strategies focused on long-term performance and resilience.
- Coach suppliers on building robust quality systems, driving sustainable process improvements rather than reactive fixes
Data Analytics & Preventative Quality Strategy
- Leverage quality and operational data (e.g., SCAR, PPM, escapes, delivery trends) to identify leading indicators and proactively mitigate risk.
- Develop and implement predictive analytics and performance dashboards to enable early intervention and informed decision-making.
- Drive preventive strategies that reduce defect generation, customer escapes, and operational disruptions.
System Level Problem Solving & RCCA Excellence
- Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, and operations to align on supplier strategies, risk mitigation plans, and performance expectations.
- Influence upstream decision-making using data insights to drive supplier selection, development priorities, and resource allocation.
- Integrate supplier quality insights into broader business operating systems and reviews.
Performance Management & Reporting
- Provide clear, data-driven insights on supplier performance, risks, and improvement progress to leadership.
- Maintain streamlined, high-value reporting focused on trends, predictive signals, and actionable outcomes.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a Quality organization for a manufacturing environment
WE VALUE
- Experience with working with suppliers
- Strong knowledge of quality management principles and risk assessment methodologies within the aerospace industry.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Including customer reporting.
- PMP Certification
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
- A change agent with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret performance data, define actions, and implement solutions.
- Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others at various levels without a direct reporting relationship.
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 annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii is $107,000 - $134,000. For Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California, the annual base salary range is $123,000 - $154,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell 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.
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: 7/1/2026
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
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 5-7 years in a quality organization within a manufacturing environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams
- Must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.
- Experience owning or managing Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) programs or equivalent supplier quality systems
- Experience working with suppliers and supplier development
- Strong knowledge of quality management principles and risk assessment methodologies in aerospace
- Strong verbal and written communication, including customer reporting
- PMP certification
- Proven leadership, change management, and collaboration skills across organizational levels
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.
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The Company
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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