NPD Quality Assurance - Temporary

Carrier; Santa Catarina; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks an NPD Quality Engineer to lead quality across new product development. You will drive DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and Gage R&R to identify and mitigate risks from prototype through ramp-up builds.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Testing to ensure robust quality plans. The role emphasizes risk-based thinking, data-driven decision making, and ensuring critical characteristics are controlled throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Gage R&R and problem solving.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs and tolerances.
• Visa and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Represent Quality throughout the New Product Development process.
• NPD Quality Planning & Risk Management.
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing reviews, prototype & pilot builds, readiness reviews.
• Identify potential product and manufacturing risks early in development.
• Lead PFMEA and DFMEA activities with proper controls.
• Ensure critical product characteristics and process parameters are identified and controlled.
• Incorporate lessons learned from previous projects into new development.
• Challenge designs where quality risks are not adequately mitigated.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

Gage R&R

Process capability

Structured problem solving

Job description

**About Carrier**

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting‑edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life‑saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world‑class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

**About the role**

The NPD Quality Engineer proactively identifies product and process risks, ensures appropriate controls and validation plans are implemented, and provides hands‑on support during prototype, pilot, launch, and ramp‑up builds.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Represent Quality throughout the New Product Development process.
• NPD Quality Planning & Risk Management
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing reviews, prototype builds, pilot builds, and production readiness reviews.
• Identify potential product and manufacturing risks early in the development cycle.
• Lead and/or support **DFMEA and PFMEA activities** , ensuring risks are translated into appropriate prevention and detection controls.
• Ensure critical product characteristics and critical process parameters are identified and properly controlled.
• Incorporate lessons learned from previous products, manufacturing defects, warranty issues, reliability findings, and customer complaints into new product development.
• Challenge designs and processes where quality risks have not been adequately mitigated.

**Requirements**

We are looking for people who are proactive. If this is you, get in touch.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, NPD Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of **DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Gage R&R, process capability, and structured problem solving** .
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production quality controls.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, prototype, pilot, or production launch activities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Testing, and Operations.
• Visa and Fluent english.

**Benefits**

We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees' health, security, and success.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

**Carrier is An Equal** **Opportunity/Affirmative** **Action Employer.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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