As a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer here at Honeywell, you will work with a team of supplier quality engineers to ensure that our suppliers meet Honeywell's quality standards and strategy in the manufacture of components. You will be accountable for driving supplier performance improvement, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the highest level of quality in our supply chain.
You will report directly to our Sr Engineer Supplier Quality Engineer Manager.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by managing your day-to-day activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. You will also be accountable for conducting supplier audits, performing root cause analysis, and driving corrective actions to address quality issues.
The position requires breadth of technical experience across multiple programs and products, both electrical and mechanical, working directly with suppliers daily, influencing / working closely with the sourcing commodity leadership teams, Quality and NPD. The successful candidate should be able to effectively communicate with senior management, have a big picture strategic mindset, handle multiple priorities, influence, and solve complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Develop positive relationships and work closely with quality leaders to manage, implement and track supplier improvements.
- Perform process and product audits for proactive risk management.
- Support authorities (FAA, EASA, CAAC) and customer audits.
- Create and participate in PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
- Ensure supplier compliance while driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver performance.
- Evaluate/develop prospective supplier Quality System
- Evaluate/develop procedures for compliance to contractual and regulatory requirements
- Monitor supplier Quality metrics associated with supplier capability, trends and related production improvement efforts
- Train associates, suppliers, and contract personnel in Six Sigma techniques
- Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects.
- Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
- Provide technical insight to analyze risks and opportunities
- Travel to supplier sites.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- Minimum 6 of years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related role
- Willingness to travel to supplier sites more than 50%.
WE VALUE
- Experience using Six Sigma techniques and Green belt certification
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
- Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
- Proven problem-solving skills, including ability to interpret business performance and financial data, define actions, and implement solutions.
- Recognized authority in area of expertise and or products with wide versatility of experience and capability – casting, welding, or machining background is a plus
- High level of interpersonal skills is required to handle difficult situations as well as diffuse interpersonal conflict effectively
The annual base salary range for this position is $110,400 - $138,000. 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.
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: 7/10/2026
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 a technical discipline (STEM) from an accredited institution
- Minimum 6 years of experience in supplier quality engineering or a related role
- Willingness to travel to supplier sites more than 50%
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S. (export-control requirement)
- Breadth of technical experience across multiple programs and products, both electrical and mechanical
- Experience using Six Sigma techniques; Green Belt certification
- Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation
- Casting, welding, or machining background
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of leadership
- Experience supporting or participating in FAA, EASA, or CAAC and customer audits
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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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