Supplier Development Engineer Principal

Honeywell Aerospace•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$147,000 - $183,000

About The Position

The Principal Supplier Development Engineer is globally responsible for supplier development, quality improvement, and sustainment. The role proactively reviews supplier capabilities and operational gaps, assesses risks, and takes systematic actions to develop suppliers. It drives Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, continuous improvement, and strategies to improve product quality and delivery in collaboration with sourcing, business, engineering, Quality, NPD, and customers. The position requires broad technical experience across electrical and mechanical products and programs, with daily supplier engagement. The successful candidate communicates effectively with senior management, brings a strategic perspective, manages multiple priorities, influences stakeholders, and solves complex problems. The role involves supplier qualification and capability assessment, technical manufacturing support, performance monitoring, and cross-functional work to remove barriers to supplier performance. The position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Candidates must be U.S. persons under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. Travel of up to 25% is required. The annual base salary range is $147,000–$183,000.

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, particularly for 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.
Develop 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, and 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 using scorecards and rankings to develop the supply base's ability to meet or exceed expectations.
Provide technical expertise and support to suppliers manufacturing complex parts and sub-assemblies.
Review manufacturing processes to ensure parts comply with engineering drawings and specifications.
Create and participate in PFMEA activities, work instruction improvements, and assessments of Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
Ensure supplier compliance and drive 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 supplier performance improvement.
Eliminate risks that could prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets and escalate issues as needed.