Quality Engineer II
Honeywell · Northford, CT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $77k–$97k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Honeywell (industrial) in Northford, CT. Lead and execute quality assurance activities including audits, inspections, and process validations to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, CAPA, ISO 9001
- Base pay
- $77k–$97k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $82k–$119k. This one lists $77k–$97k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 6 quality engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 1136 other live quality postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 24% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$135k, from 445 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 68%
- FMEA 40%
- ✓ Supplier quality 39%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- ✓ Lean 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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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Full description from HoneywellAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key responsibilities
- ◆Lead and execute quality assurance activities including audits, inspections, and process validations to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- ◆Develop and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) by conducting thorough root cause analysis and collaborating with stakeholders to prevent recurrence of quality issues.
- ◆Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
You must have
- ✓2+ years of experience in quality engineering or related roles, with demonstrated expertise in quality assurance, auditing, and CAPA implementation
- ✓Strong knowledge of quality standards and regulatory compliance including ISO 9001 and FDA regulations
- ✓Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis techniques, and quality documentation and reporting
- ✓Experience with quality management systems and supplier quality management
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 II here at Honeywell, you will play a vital role in ensuring product and process quality through rigorous quality assurance, auditing, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. You will contribute to maintaining compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
In this role, you will impact product excellence and operational efficiency by identifying quality issues, leading root cause analyses, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions that uphold Honeywell’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
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 such as a Master’s in Engineering or related technical field
- •Experience in manufacturing environments and familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
- •Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities
- •Knowledge of risk management and continuous improvement processes
- •Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
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.
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 Building Technologies (HBT) provides integrated building management solutions that improve safety, security, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort for
commercial and residential buildings worldwide. Our innovative technologies and services help customers optimize building performance and reduce operational costs while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
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