Sr Supplier Dev Engineer

In this role, you will impact the company by driving operational excellence and improving supplier performance while leading and managing supplier development efforts across the APU supply base. Your expertise in strategic sourcing and supply chain management contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain. Your role is essential in ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality products and supporting our organization's growth and success. You will collaborate across supplier development engineers and within the supply chain organization as the key focal within the supplier readiness organization for APU platforms and customers. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute supplier development strategies that align with the organization's goals, ensuring the enhancement of supplier performance and capabilities to meet increasing demand
• Establish and enforce supplier performance standards, conduct regular capacity 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.
• Manage the supplier development budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining high quality.
• Partner with Suppliers to Lead and support OPEX projects enabling improvements in product flow / throughput, lead time reduction, & yield.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• 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
• Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier performance assessment, and supplier capability building
• Strong skills in driving innovation in supplier processes and cost-saving initiatives

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to act with urgency
• Capable of developing and improving management operating systems 
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
• Supplier Development: Expertise in improving supplier capabilities to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirement, including knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in supplier development
• Supply Chain Management: Comprehensive understanding of managing end-to-end supply chain processes efficiently.
• Cross Functional: Cross functional experience at the interfaces of engineering/technology, operations, sales/marketing
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze supplier performance data to drive continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Capability to identify and mitigate risks in the supplier network.
• Project Management: Proficiency in managing cross-functional projects involving suppliers and internal teams.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of lean principles to enhance supplier processes and reduce waste.
• Communication: Effective communication skills for collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Driving initiatives to improve supplier performance and operational efficiency.
• ERP Systems: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning tools to track supplier data and procurement activities.

Honeywell Aerospace Inc. invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywellaerospace.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell aerospace employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. 8/15/2026

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