Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Second Shift

Job Number: 11494

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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 Engineering field.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience with a University degree.
- OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and practical knowledge of ASME standards and MIG welding.
Ability to work independently on the second shift while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing design, operations sequencing, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Job Number: 30217738

Community / Marketing Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Second Shift

Location_formattedLocationLong: North Carolina, US