Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports Carrier’s water-cooled applied chiller production operations by optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable production performance. This role is hands-on and requires a seasoned professional who can work independently to troubleshoot mechanical issues, implement sequence of operations, and sustain world-class manufacturing standards. As a key technical lead for the second shift, you will play a vital role in maintaining throughput, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the plant. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Process Design & Optimization: Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and component layouts to enhance manufacturability and ensure full utilization of equipment. 

• Technical Troubleshooting: Respond urgently to unplanned events and mechanical issues on the production floor, diagnosing and solving complex problems to minimize downtime. 

• Workflow & Layout: Design and plan the layout of assembly and materials handling operations; coordinate operations sequencing to optimize efficiency and quality. 

• Tooling & Documentation: Design and develop tooling and fixtures; maintain accurate process documentation, including tool drawings, work instructions, and quality plans. 

• Product Support: Support existing product line design activities and operational modifications to ensure current and future business needs are met. 

• Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma initiatives, Kaizen events, and root-cause analysis to reduce waste and cost. 

• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and training to second-shift production employees and lower-level staff to ensure consistent execution of standard work. 

• Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and Carrier EHS policies. 

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or any Engineering field with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR an advanced degree with 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience 

• 2+ years of troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and practical knowledge of ASME standards and MIG welding. 

• 2+ years working knowledge of manufacturing design, operations sequencing, and technical documentation. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to work independently on the second shift while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Ability to leverage knowledge of manufacturing programs and systems to make meaningful enhancements to daily work. 

• Experience with chiller systems, heat exchangers, or large-scale HVAC manufacturing. 

• Lean Six Sigma training or certification. 

• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership or mentoring junior engineering staff. 

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.