Advanced Project Engineer - Supplier Development Engineer

Advanced Project Engineer – Supplier Development

As an Advanced Project Engineer – Supplier Development for the Electronics Value Stream, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Printed Wired Board (PWB) as well as overall Electronics suppliers. You will develop strategic partnerships with suppliers, manage their performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and supply chain efficiency and resiliency.

You will report directly to the Director of Supplier Development and work out of our Torrance, CA location on a flexible hybrid work schedule.

• Supplier Capability Assessment: Evaluate the capabilities of PWB & electronic component suppliers and support the transition of hardware from development to production.
• Quality Improvement Plans: Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement targeted quality improvement plans specific to PWB & electronic component manufacturing processes.
• Performance Management: Lead and participate in capacity assessment exercises, driving supplier performance by establishing clear metrics and performance expectations related to PWB & electronic components.
• Operational Excellence: Partner with suppliers to lead and support OPEX projects enabling improvements in product flow/throughput, lead time reduction, and yield.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that electronic component suppliers comply with quality management systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborative Engagement: Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, New Product Introduction, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to resolve supplier‑related issues and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and rarely internationally.

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and/or supplier development with a focus on Printed Wiring Boards and/or other electrical component production/design/engineering/NPI.
• Proficiency in quality management and problem‑solving tools, including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and/or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP/PPAP).
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and practices related to electronics components/PWB manufacturing.

We Value

• Aerospace, Electrical or Electronics engineering degree.
• In‑depth knowledge of supplier development strategies, supplier relationship management, and quality control.
• Ability to work effectively across borders and engage with diverse teams.
• Experience with project management and Kaizen facilitation.
• Familiarity with Total Preventive Maintenance, asset management for downtime reduction, critical spare parts, and CAPEX proposals.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.
• 2+ years of leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Green or Black Belt Certification(s) in Lean / Six Sigma.

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

The annual base salary range for this position is $127K – $158K. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

In addition to a competitive salary and leading‑edge work, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer‑subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; an employee assistance program; educational assistance; parental leave; paid time off (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave); and 12 paid holidays.