Supplier Development Engineer Principal

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$147,000 - $183,000

About The Position

The Supplier Development Engineer Principal is globally responsible for supplier development and quality improvement and sustainment. The role proactively reviews supplier capabilities, assesses operational gaps and risks, and takes systematic action to help suppliers achieve world-class performance. It drives Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations to prevent defects and works with sourcing, business, engineering, and customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery. The position leads continuous improvement projects and develops supplier performance through coaching and technical engagement. It requires broad technical experience across electrical and mechanical products and programs, daily supplier engagement, and close collaboration with sourcing commodity leadership, Quality, and NPD. The successful candidate communicates effectively with senior management, takes a strategic view, manages multiple priorities, influences stakeholders, and solves complex problems. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The annual base salary range is $147,000–$183,000. Candidates must be U.S. persons due to U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Requirements

At least 8 years of combined experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Management, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience performing production-readiness and rate-readiness reviews or assessments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
Proven problem-solving skills, including interpreting business performance and financial data, defining actions, and implementing solutions.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, or Business Management.
Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert certification.
Ability to read technical drawings and documentation, including electronics.
Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others at various levels without a direct reporting relationship.
Knowledge of Six Sigma and quality tools and APQP, including PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, and MSA.
Experience working with global suppliers or customers.

Responsibilities

Lead process improvement projects and events to streamline supplier performance.
Build positive relationships and work with Global Sourcing leaders to manage, implement, and track supplier and engineering design changes, capacity studies, New Product Introductions (NPI), and transitions.
Research external market information and entrepreneurial companies to identify potential sources and suppliers.
Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity, and fulfillment requirements.
Drive improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, supplier scorecards, and supplier assessments.
Track supplier performance indicators, scorecards, and rankings to develop the supply base’s ability to meet or exceed defined expectations.
Provide technical expertise and support to suppliers manufacturing complex parts and sub-assemblies.
Review manufacturing processes to ensure they produce parts compliant with engineering drawings and specifications.
Create and participate in supplier PFMEA activities, work-instruction improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness reviews.
Ensure supplier compliance while driving systematic problem-solving and process improvement plans.
Execute the Supplier Development Engineering Playbook and create a strategic improvement plan for each supplier.
Drive cross-functional engagement to remove roadblocks to improved supplier performance.
Eliminate risks that could prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets and escalate as needed.