Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace • South Bend, IN

4d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Supplier Development Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will drive the optimization and improvement of the supplier base, enhance supplier performance, foster innovation, and help ensure delivery of high-quality products and services. You will lead and manage a supplier development team, providing guidance and support to advance continuous improvement and supply-chain optimization. The role reports directly to the Senior Director Supplier Development Engineer and is based in South Bend, Indiana and/or Phoenix, Arizona, on a remote work schedule.

You will use engineering expertise to develop solutions for customer needs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects and deliver high-quality products on time. The role contributes to the development and delivery of heat exchanger packs that meet customer requirements and industry standards, while supporting project success and business growth.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in supplier development, engineering, or a related leadership role.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of supplier development strategies, supplier relationship management, and quality control.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities.
• Must be a U.S. person, defined in the posting as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Experience in supplier development and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in supplier development.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry standards and regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of Jira, Teamcenter, and SAP.
• Working knowledge of customer submittal processes for Airbus and Boeing.
• Working knowledge of internal and external change processes.
• General knowledge of packs and parts completed in Torrance.
• General knowledge of heat exchangers and valves.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a supplier development strategy aligned with organizational goals to improve supplier performance and capabilities.
• Lead and mentor supplier development engineers and other professionals, supporting their growth and successful project execution.
• Establish and enforce supplier performance standards, conduct assessments, and work with suppliers to improve quality and reliability.
• Encourage innovation in supplier processes and product offerings, continuous improvement, and cost savings.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support collaboration, transparency, and mutual growth.
• Identify and provide resources for supplier capability development in line with organizational needs.
• Assess and mitigate supplier-related risks, including disruptions, quality issues, and compliance concerns.
• Identify cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality.
• Lead heat exchanger pack projects from initiation through completion.
• Drive engineering projects and changes that support end items.
• Track issues in Jira and escalate and resolve shortages and other manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams to execute projects successfully.
• Monitor project progress and take action to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and act with urgency.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
• Read and analyze engineering drawings and support questions related to drawing changes.

Benefits

• 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.
• Educational assistance.
• Parental leave.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed