Sr. Supplier Developmental Engineer

As a Sr Supplier Development Engineer at Honeywell, you will enhance our supplier base, improve performance, foster innovation, and ensure high‑quality product delivery. You will lead the supplier development team and drive operational excellence, reporting directly to the Director of Supplier Development. The role is based in Torrance, CA, with a hybrid work schedule.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supplier development strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals, ensuring the enhancement of supplier performance and capabilities.
• Lead process improvement projects and events to streamline supplier performance.
• Build positive relationships and work closely with Global Sourcing leaders to manage, implement, and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies, New Product Introductions (NPI), and transitions.
• Drive improvements using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, supplier scorecards, and supplier assessments.
• Track suppliers’ performance indicators based on scorecards and rankings to ensure consistent delivery of quality.
• Provide technical expertise and support for the manufacturing of complex parts and sub‑assemblies.
• Review manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead PFMEA activities, Work Instruction Improvements, and Control Plan effectiveness with suppliers.
• Drive cross‑functional engagement to remove roadblocks and eliminate risks that prevent suppliers from meeting performance targets.

• 5+ years of experience in supplier development, engineering, or a related leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Experience with Sheet Metal Fabrication suppliers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience performing production readiness and rate readiness reviews/assessments.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Proven problem‑solving skills, including interpretation of business performance and financial data.
• Experience working with global suppliers.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience with SAP, project management tools, and other business management tools used in Honeywell.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert Certification.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentation (GD&T).
• Effective collaboration skills to motivate and influence others without a direct reporting relationship.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma / quality tools and APQP (PFMEA, Control plan, SPC, MSA, etc.).
• Experience in supplier development and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to act with urgency and deliver results.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or a person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.