Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix seeks a Senior Supplier Development Engineer to lead supplier development initiatives and drive performance, quality, and innovation. You’ll mentor a team, collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders, and align activities with business objectives.

The role emphasizes developing strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring delivery of high-quality products while fostering a diverse, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience in supplier development, engineering, or a related leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of supplier development strategies, supplier relationship management, and quality control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Travel: up to 50% with occasional international.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Supplier development

Communication

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

Job description

Join Honeywell Aerospace as a Senior Supplier Development Engineer and play a key leadership role in driving supplier performance, quality, and innovation. In this high-impact position, you’ll lead supplier development initiatives, elevate operational excellence, and mentor a team while shaping a strong, diverse culture. You’ll collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery, continuous improvement, and strategic alignment with business

As a Senior Supplier Development Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our supplier performance, fostering innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services.

At Honeywell Aerospace our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

KEY 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.
• Travel: up to 50% with occasional international

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• BA/BS degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics or equivalent work experience
• 4 or more years of experience in supplier development, engineering, or a related leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of supplier development strategies, supplier relationship management, and quality control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

WE VALUE

• BS/BA or advanced degree in engineering or a related field.
• Aerospace/Automotive manufacturing experience.
• 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.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

ABOUT HONEYWELL AEROSPACE

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.

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. Job Posting Date: October 30, 2026.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

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.