Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

Senior Supplier Development Engineer in Honeywell Aerospace enhancing product quality and supply chain efficiency. Driving supplier performance while collaborating cross-functionally in a hybrid environment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Capability Assessment, Quality Improvement Plans, and Performance Management, with a strong focus on Regulatory Compliance and Operational Excellence. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain performance and drive supplier development.

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Supplier Development ExperienceQuality Management SystemsLean / Six Sigma CertificationProject ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Supplier Capability AssessmentQuality Improvement PlansPerformance ManagementOperational ExcellenceSupplier Risk AssessmentSupplier Relationship ManagementBudget ManagementKaizen FacilitationTotal Preventative MaintenanceManufacturing Engineering

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative EngagementGlobal MindsetInfluencing SkillsTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Green Belt CertificationBlack Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

Aerospace StandardsQuality ControlSupply Chain ManagementOperational ExcellenceRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supplier Capability Assessment: Evaluate the capabilities of suppliers and support the transition of hardware from development to production.
Quality Improvement Plans: Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement targeted quality improvement plans.
Performance Management: Lead and participate in capacity assessment exercises, driving supplier performance by establishing clear metrics and performance expectations.
Operational Excellence: Partner with Suppliers to lead and support OPEX projects enabling improvements in product flow / throughput, lead time reduction, & yield.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that suppliers comply with quality management systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborative Engagement: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to resolve supplier-related issues and improve overall supply chain performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain, Business, Management
7 years+ of manufacturing engineering and supplier development experience
Experience in one or more of the following: Quality, Business, Supplier Management background (supplier quality and/or development)
Global Mindset: Capable of working effectively across borders with employees, customers and shareholders to develop business opportunities that lie beyond community and country borders. Supports sourcing for representing quality to manufacture, deliver products and services efficiently/effectively globally.
Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements
WE VALUE
- Knowledge of aerospace standards and practices.
- In-depth knowledge of supplier development strategies, supplier relationship management, and quality control
- Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation
- Familiarity with Total Preventative Maintenance, asset management for downtime reduction, critical spare parts, and CAPEX proposals.
- Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen
- 6+ years of leadership and team management experience
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Green or Black Belt Certification(s) in Lean / Six Sigma

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program and educational assistance
Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time