Quality Engineer III

Honeywell · Northford, CT

Level: Senior
Team: Quality
Base pay: $82k–$103k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 6+ years
Certification: Black Belt preferred
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior quality role at Honeywell (industrial) in Northford, CT. Lead quality assurance activities including audits, inspections, and process validations to ensure compliance with quality standards.

They ask for: 6+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, SPC
Base pay: $82k–$103k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 1045 other live quality postings in the US.

Base pay: About 18% below similar roles
Experience asked: More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 70%
✓ FMEA 41%
Supplier quality 39%
✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
✓ Six Sigma 36%
✓ SPC 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Honeywell
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Honeywell in Northford

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Key responsibilities

◆Lead quality assurance activities including audits, inspections, and process validations to ensure compliance with quality standards.
◆Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
◆Develop and implement quality control plans and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and reduce defects

You must have

✓Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
✓Minimum of 6 years’ experience in quality engineering within manufacturing or related industries
✓Strong knowledge of quality management systems, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions
✓Proficiency in quality tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and audit methodologies
✓Experience with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 and familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles

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.

responsibilities

of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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As a Quality Engineer III here at Honeywell, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products by applying your expertise in quality engineering principles and practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.

In this role, you will impact product quality and process efficiency by identifying quality issues, leading root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that align with Honeywell’s commitment to excellence.

At Honeywell, 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

We value

•Advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field
•Experience with building automation or related technology industries
•Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
•Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
•Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
•Experience with data analysis and reporting
•Knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes and test systems

Benefits of working for honeywell

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. 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. Job Posting Date: August 31, 2026

About honeywell technologies

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

The business unit

Honeywell Technologies Building Automation helps create smarter, safer, and more efficient buildings. Our solutions span fire and life safety, security, energy management, building controls, and connected services that help customers improve operational performance and enhance occupant experiences. From hospitals and airports to schools, data centers, and commercial buildings, we help organizations operate with greater confidence and efficiency.