Senior Quality Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to provide technical leadership across programs and manufacturing areas, ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO9001, customer requirements, engineering specs, and internal procedures. The role supports production and engineering with problem-solving, continuous improvement, RCCA, and quality system excellence.

Hybrid work at Clearwater, FL is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 quality systems.
• Experience leading RCCA, internal audits, and cross-functional investigations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with quality tools (SPC, FMEA, FAI, PPAP, MSA, GD&T).
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions using structured methods (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, FTA).
• Support production, R&O, and development areas with quality oversight and technical guidance.
• Perform internal, process, and product audits to AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Review and approve engineering changes, drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Support MRB activities and material dispositions.
• Lead First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Analyze quality performance metrics to drive improvements in yield, escapes, and reliability.
• Support customer communications, source inspections, and audit readiness.
• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams to strengthen quality culture and standard work.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, risk, and cost.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and adherence to QMS.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Reading blueprints & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

SPC

FMEA

FAI

PPAP

MSA

GD&T

Job description

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers working to shape the future.

The Senior Quality Engineer provides technical leadership across assigned programs and manufacturing areas, ensuring compliance to AS9100/ISO9001, customer requirements, engineering specifications, and internal procedures. This role supports both production and engineering organizations through problem‑solving, continuous improvement, RCCA, and quality system excellence.

You will report directly to our Senior Quality Manager, and you’ll work out of our Clearwater, FL location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, FTA).
• Support production, R&O, and development areas with quality oversight and technical guidance.
• Perform internal, process, and product audits to AS9100/ISO9001 requirements.
• Review and approve engineering changes, drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Support MRB activities and material dispositions (as authorized).
• Lead First Article Inspections (FAI) and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Analyze quality performance metrics to drive improvements in yield, escapes, and reliability.
• Support customer communications, source inspections, and audit readiness.
• Coach and mentor cross‑functional teams to strengthen quality culture and standard work.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, risk, and cost.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and adherence to QMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 quality systems.
• Experience leading RCCA, internal audits, and cross‑functional investigations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with quality tools (SPC, FMEA, FAI, PPAP, MSA, GD&T).
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.

Desired / Additional Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in defense/aerospace electronics, sensors, avionics, or IMUs.
• Experience with MRB, special processes, inspection methods.
• Experience with SAP, eCATS, TeamCenter, enterprise QMS.
• Knowledge of government compliance environments (FAA, DCMA, DOD).

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell 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. For more Honeywell Benefits information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/.

Due to compliance with US Export control laws and regulations, candidate must be US Citizen, US Permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the US.

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. Posting date is July 10, 2026.