Lead IT Engineer- Testing and Quality COE

Honeywell • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Honeywell Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Lead IT Engineer – Testing & Quality COE to drive enterprise-wide testing strategy, automation enablement, and quality governance across mission-critical IT systems. This role will serve as a technical leader within the Testing & Quality Center of Excellence (COE), ensuring scalable, compliant, and high-quality delivery across ERP platforms (SAP), digital applications, manufacturing systems (OT), and cloud environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in test strategy, automation frameworks, regulated environments, and large-scale ERP transformation programs, particularly within Aerospace & Defense or other highly controlled industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 or more years of IT experience with 5 or more years in testing/quality engineering.
• Strong experience in: Enterprise ERP testing (SAP preferred) Test automation tools and frameworks Defect lifecycle management
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programs.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA transformation programs.
• Hands-on expertise in: Tricentis Tosca, Worksoft, Selenium, or similar API testing (Postman, RestAssured) Performance testing tools
• Knowledge of secure SDLC practices.
• Experience in classified or export-controlled environments.
• Relevant certifications (ISTQB, SAP testing certification, etc.).
• Enterprise quality mindset
• Strong analytical and root cause skills
• Governance and compliance discipline
• Executive communication capability
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Testing Strategy & Governance Define and execute enterprise testing frameworks across: SAP S/4HANA / ECC Digital and customer platforms Manufacturing / OT systems Cloud-based applications Establish standardized test methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Develop quality metrics and KPIs aligned to enterprise delivery standards. Ensure traceability between business requirements, technical design, and test cases.
• Test Automation & Tooling Design and implement enterprise test automation frameworks. Lead automation initiatives across: SAP (e.g., Tricentis, Worksoft, or similar) API testing platforms UI testing frameworks Drive CI/CD pipeline integration with automated testing. Reduce manual regression effort through scalable automation.
• ERP & Transformation Program Support Lead testing workstreams for large-scale ERP transformations (e.g., SAP S/4HANA). Oversee: SIT (System Integration Testing) UAT (User Acceptance Testing) Performance and stress testing Cutover validation Ensure defect management and resolution governance.
• Regulatory & Compliance Alignment Ensure testing processes meet: ITAR / EAR requirements NIST and CMMC frameworks SOX IT General Controls Maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence repositories. Validate segregation of duties (SoD) and security controls within test cycles.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as technical lead within the Testing & Quality COE. Mentor QA engineers and automation specialists. Partner with Development, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Business teams. Provide executive-level reporting on quality metrics and release readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level