Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing​/REMOTE​/West Region

Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing / REMOTE / West Region Kornferry Honeywell
• Phoenix, AZ, United States

Location: Remote-based with regular travel to supplier sites (local and domestic)

The future is what you make it.

Are you ready to make a difference, work on most impactful projects influencing our business and be at heart of transformation to create a world class supply chain? In Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) we are finding innovative, collaborative ways to improve delivery and quality of our suppliers, creating a vital link between our supply chain, internal factories and our customers.

Come be a part of team of future shapers that:

• Proactively reviews suppliers, assesses operational gaps to identify risks and takes systematic actions to develop a world class supplier.
• Is globally responsible for all supplier development and quality improvement and sustainment.
• Works directly with sourcing, business, engineering and our customers on strategies to improve product quality and delivery.
• Implementing big ideas and continuous improvement projects delivering an impact across the business.
• Are leaders creating a performance culture with our suppliers through coaching and technical engagement.

As Sr. Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer (SQA), your role is critical to ensuring supplier compliance with Honeywell requirements, driving product quality and supporting flawless execution of First Article Inspection (FAI), Source Inspection activities and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). This is a high impact role where you will collaborate closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier compliant products, reduce risk, and enable on-time product delivery.

In this role you'll directly influence supplier performance, product quality and customer satisfaction. You'll gain visibility across the organization and play a key role in ensuring our supply chain delivers excellence every time.

This role is remote in regards to a Honeywell site, however moderate travel 25-50% of the time (estimated) to customer sites in the following regions is required:

• Phoenix, AZ
• San Jose, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Dallas, TX
• Seattle, WA
• Denver, CO

• Focal point for review and approval of Supplier First Article Inspections; ensure procured product meets drawings, specifications, processes, and Purchase Order requirements.
• Focal point for Product Release activities including performing Self Release audits and Source Inspection at Honeywell and/or supplier sites.
• Coach and train suppliers on Honeywell systems and Honeywell requirements.
• Support review of supplier systems and processes to identify risks and recommend systemic actions including but not limited to supplier APQP and PPAP deliverables.
• Participate in creation and review of PFMEA, Control Plan and other APQP deliverables.
• Support suppliers and/or engineering to resolve concerns relating to production hardware compliance with Honeywell requirements.
• Support robust RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), QNs (Quality Notifications) and SCARS (Supplier Corrective Action Requests) processes to eliminate non-conformances.
• Support Rapid Containment and Corrective Actions on Supplier Caused Customer Escapes (SCCE).
• Support, plan, deploy and monitor Supplier initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures. Support supplier, internal and regulatory audits as required.
• Lead or support continuous improvement efforts related to SQE organization processes, Quality Measures, Productivity, Escapes, and supplier FAI First Pass Yields.
• Role involves travel to supplier sites and Honeywell facilities as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (vision test, lift up to 20 lbs., walking/standing for extended periods).

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Engineering or manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience working with suppliers or in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on use of GD&T and inspection techniques.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

• Energetic team player that interfaces well at all levels of an organization.
• Strong communicator keeps alignment across functions and can influence suppliers.
• Independent and accountable - takes ownership of assignments with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and detail-focused with problem-solving discipline.
• Able to organize, pivot, prioritize and multitask.
• Continuous improvement mindset, always seeking better ways to work.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience in the manufacture of aerospace mechanical and/or electronics products preferred.
• Familiar with ISO
  9001, AS9100, NADCAP…