Sr Supplier Development Engineering Manager
Honeywell · Atlanta, GA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Honeywell (industrial) in Atlanta, GA. Honeywell’s Building Technologies business unit provides innovative solutions that improve building safety, security, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, FMEA, PPAP, APQP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Key responsibilities
- ◆Lead supplier development engineering activities to improve supplier quality, delivery, and cost performance.
- ◆Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support new product introductions through supplier qualification and development.
You must have
- ✓Minimum of 7 years of experience in supplier development or quality engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- ✓Strong knowledge of supplier quality management systems, supplier audits, and corrective action processes.
- ✓Expertise in root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), APQP, PPAP and continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Experience with quality tools such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and proficiency in relevant software tools for data analysis and reporting.
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This position is incentive plan eligible.
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As a Sr Supplier Development Engineering Manager here at Honeywell, you will lead and manage supplier development initiatives to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of components and materials used in our building automation products. You will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve supply chain issues, and support new product introductions.
You will report directly to our VP Chief Procurement Officer and you’ll work out of our Northford, CT or Atlanta, GA location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the quality and efficiency of our supply chain, contributing to the success of Honeywell’s Building Automation solutions that enhance energy efficiency, safety, and comfort in buildings worldwide.
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
- •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
- •Experience in the building automation or HVAC industry.
- •Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change across cross-functional teams.
- •Knowledge of global supplier management and regulatory requirements.
- •Excellent analytical and project management skills.
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
The business unit
Honeywell’s Building Technologies business unit provides innovative solutions that improve building safety, security, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and services including building automation, fire safety, and security systems that help customers create smarter, safer, and more sustainable buildings worldwide.
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
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. Posting Date: 10/13/2026.
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