Senior Quality Engineering Manager

Honeywell Aerospace; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Quality Manager for Repair & Overhaul. You will lead all quality activities, ensure FAA Part 145 compliance, and drive continuous improvement across high-volume repair operations.

Collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs, you will reduce defects, improve turnaround time, and strengthen customer satisfaction while upholding AS9100/NADCAP standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in engineering or related field with strong quality background.
• Experience leading quality teams in aerospace or highly regulated industries.
• Proven ability to drive CAPA and corrective actions across sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for R&O quality functions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FAA Part 145 and AS9100 standards.
• Lead root-cause analysis, risk management, and CAPA initiatives.
• Partner with Operations to improve turnaround and quality metrics.
• Interface with customers on quality concerns and audits.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Develop talent and build quality capability across teams.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Auditing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

QMS software

Job description

THE BUSINESS

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:

Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft

Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying

Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms - bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore the businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

THE POSITION

The Senior Quality Manager for Repair & Overhaul (R&O) is responsible for leading all aspects of quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for a high-volume aerospace repair station operation. This leader ensures compliance with FAA Part 145 requirements, AS9100 quality management standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures while driving operational excellence, product reliability, customer satisfaction, and business performance.

The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Support, and Regulatory Affairs to maintain a robust quality system, reduce escapes and defects, improve turnaround time (TAT), and foster a culture of quality accountability throughout the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Leadership

Provide strategic and operational leadership for all R&O quality functions.

Develop and execute the site's quality strategy aligned with business objectives.

Lead and mentor quality managers, supervisors, engineers, auditors, and inspectors.

Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

Ensure compliance with FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements.

Maintain compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, EASA, customer‑specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Serve as primary site quality representative during regulatory and customer audits.

Oversee corrective actions resulting from audits, findings, and nonconformances.

Quality Systems & Process Excellence

Maintain effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS).

Drive CAPA, root cause analysis, risk management, and preventive action processes.

Monitor quality metrics and lead improvement plans.

Ensure robust document control, configuration management, and process compliance.

Operational Quality Support

Partner with Operations leadership to improve repair quality, productivity, and turnaround performance.

Lead containment and resolution efforts with quality escapes and customer issues.

Support introduction of new repair capabilities, technologies, and processes.

The established robust inspection and verification processes throughout the repair cycle.

Customer Quality

Act as senior interface for customer quality concerns and escalation management.

Lead investigations and corrective actions related to field returns and customer complaints.

Drive customer‑focussed quality improvements that improve satisfaction and delivery performance.

Continuous Improvement

Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Quality Operating System initiatives.

Utilize statistical methods and data analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Eliminate systemic causes of defects, rework, scrap, and delays.

Benchmark best practices and implement sustainable process improvements.

Talent Development

Build organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and employee development.

Develop technical expertise across inspection, auditing, engineering, and quality functions.

Drive accountability through performance management and talent assessments.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

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