Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace is hiring a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to improve supplier performance, capabilities, and supply-chain outcomes. The role leads supplier development professionals and manages heat exchanger pack engineering projects, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality to deliver compliant, high-quality products on time.

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