Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace is an aerospace and defense company focused on aviation technologies and operational excellence. The Senior Supplier Development Engineer will lead supplier development efforts, optimize supplier performance and capabilities, and manage heat exchanger pack projects while ensuring quality, compliance, risk mitigation, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive supplier development strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring the enhancement of supplier performance and capabilities
• Lead and provide mentorship to a team of supplier development engineers and professionals, ensuring their growth and the successful execution of supplier development projects
• Establish and enforce supplier performance standards, conduct regular assessments, and collaborate with suppliers to identify areas of improvement, ensuring quality and reliability
• Drive innovation in supplier processes and product offerings, encouraging continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, transparency, and mutual growth
• Identify and provide resources for supplier capability building, ensuring alignment with the organization's evolving needs and requirements
• Assess and mitigate supplier-related risks, including disruptions, quality issues, and compliance concerns, safeguarding the supply chain
• Seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality
• Lead and manage projects related to heat exchanger packs from initiation to completion
• Drive engineering projects and changes needed to support end items
• Tracking issues in Jira, escalate and drive solutions related to shortages or other manufacturing issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure successful project execution
• Monitor project progress and take necessary actions to ensure timely delivery
• Identify and mitigate project risks while acting with urgency
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members
• Strong ability to read and analyze engineering drawings, and support questions related to drawing changes

Requirements:

• 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
• 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 have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• 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 industry standards and regulations related to aerospace
• Strong working knowledge of Jira, Teamcenter, and SAP
• Working knowledge of customer submittal process for Airbus, Boeing
• Working knowledge of change processes, both internal and external
• 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