Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

As a Sr Supplier Quality Engineer at Honeywell, you will work with a team of supplier quality engineers to ensure suppliers meet Honeywell's quality standards and strategy in the manufacture of components. You will drive supplier performance improvement, manage supplier relationships, and ensure the highest level of quality in our supply chain. This role requires breadth of technical experience across multiple programs and products, both electrical and mechanical, working directly with suppliers daily. You will influence and collaborate closely with sourcing commodity leadership teams, Quality, and New Product Development (NPD).

The successful candidate should effectively communicate with senior management, possess a strategic mindset, handle multiple priorities, 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 and develop prospective supplier Quality Systems.
• Evaluate and 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 (more than 50% travel required).

Qualifications

You must have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• Minimum 6 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 interpreting business performance and financial data, defining actions, and implementing 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 to handle difficult situations and diffuse interpersonal conflict effectively.

Pay

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 the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.