Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

The future is what you make it.

Are you ready to make a difference, work on most impactful projects influencing our business and be at heart of transformation to create a world class supply chain? In Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) 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 suppliers, assesses operational gaps to identify risks and takes systematic actions to develop a world class supplier.
• Is globally responsible for all supplier development and quality improvement and sustainment.
• Works directly with sourcing, business, engineering and our customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery.
• Implementing big ideas and continuous improvement projects delivering an impact across the business.
• Are leaders creating a performance culture with our suppliers through coaching and technical engagement.
  
  

As Sr. Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA), your role is critical to ensuring supplier compliance with Honeywell requirements, driving product quality and supporting flawless execution of First Article Inspection (FAI), Source Inspection activities and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). This is a high impact role where you will collaborate closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier compliant products, reduce risk, and enable on-time product delivery.

In this role you’ll directly influence supplier performance, product quality and customer satisfaction. You’ll gain visibility across the organization and play a key role in ensuring our supply chain delivers excellence every time.

Responsibilities

• Focal point for review and approval of Supplier First Article Inspections; ensure procured product meets drawings, specifications, processes, and Purchase Order requirements.
• Focal point for Product Release activities including performing Self Release audits and Source Inspection at Honeywell and/or supplier sites.
• Coach and train suppliers on Honeywell systems and Honeywell requirements
• Support review of supplier systems and processes to identify risks and recommend systemic actions including but not limited to supplier APQP and PPAP deliverables
• Participate in creation and review of PFMEA, Control Plan and other APQP deliverables.
• Support suppliers and/or engineering to resolve concerns relating to production hardware compliance with Honeywell requirements,
• Support robust RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), QNs (Quality Notifications) and SCARS (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) processes to eliminate non-conformances
• Support Rapid Containment and Corrective Actions on Supplier Caused Customer Escapes (SCCE)
• Support, plan, deploy and monitor Supplier initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures. Support supplier, internal and regulatory audits as required.
• Lead or support continuous improvement efforts related to SQE organization processes, Quality Measures, Productivity, Escapes, and supplier FAI First Pass Yields.
  
  

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years experience in Quality, Engineering or manufacturing
• Minimum 2 years experience working with suppliers or in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GD&T and inspection techniques.
• Role involves travel to supplier sites and Honeywell facilities as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (vision test, lift up to 20 lbs., walking/standing for extended periods)
  
  

WE VALUE

• Energetic team player that interfaces well at all levels of an organization.
• Strong communicator keeps alignment across functions and can influence suppliers.
• Independent and accountable – takes ownership of assignments with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and detail-focused with problem-solving discipline.
• Able to organize, pivot, prioritize and multitask.
• Continuous improvement mindset, always seeking better ways to work.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience in the manufacture of aerospace mechanical and/or electronics products preferred.
• Familiar with ISO9001, AS9100, NADCAP requirements, APQP and PPAP.
• IPC610, IPC620 Preferred.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite applications and SAP.
• Technical knowledge of castings or Circuit-Card Assemblies (Depends on location and assignments) preferred.
  
  

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 is $110,000 - $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.

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: 5/26/2026

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.