Sr Supplier Development Engineering Manager

About the role

As a Sr Supplier Development Engineering Manager at Honeywell, you will lead and manage supplier development initiatives to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of components and materials used in our building automation products. You will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve supply chain issues, and support new product introductions. You will report directly to the VP Chief Procurement Officer and work out of our Northford, CT or Atlanta, GA location on a hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact the quality and efficiency of our supply chain, contributing to the success of Honeywell’s Building Automation solutions that enhance energy efficiency, safety, and comfort in buildings worldwide. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier development engineering activities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support new product introductions through supplier qualification and development.

Qualifications

Must have:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier development or quality engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of supplier quality management systems, supplier audits, and corrective action processes.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), APQP, PPAP and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with quality tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and proficiency in relevant software tools for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred/valued:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• Experience in the building automation or HVAC industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change across cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of global supplier management and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Honeywell offers 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, 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.

Pay

The annual base salary range is $130K‑$170K for California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Connecticut, and Hawaii; and $140K‑$180K for Washington and most major metropolitan areas in New York & California. The position is incentive‑plan eligible.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule; work location options include Northford, CT or Atlanta, GA.