Quality Engineer NPI

Carrier; Santa Catarina; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead NPD quality in the Electrical & Electronic CIPT area, overseeing end-to-end quality from development through production launch. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality to identify risks and drive corrective actions, ensuring FPY and PPAP readiness for new products.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing quality, strong knowledge of APQP/PPAP, and excellent analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, and Process Flow methodologies.
• Experience with product launches, process validation, and change management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Advanced English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the NPD Quality lead for the Electrical & Electronic CIPT area, including control boxes, VFDs, PCBAs, wire harnesses and related electronic components.
• Provide end-to-end Quality ownership for the assigned area from early product development through production launch and transition to sustaining Quality.
• Drive Quality activities across design reviews, APQP, Passport reviews, prototype and MCS builds, PPAP readiness and production launch.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and other cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive open Quality actions to closure.
• Review FPY, defects, test failures, rework and other build data to identify issues and support corrective action.
• Track Quality readiness and open risks for assigned programs and communicate gaps to the CIPT and program teams.
• Apply lessons learned and Look Across from existing products and programs to help prevent repeat issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

Control Plans

Process Flow

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

Bring Quality into the development process early so electrical and electronic product risks can be addressed before production. Help new products move from development into production with the appropriate Quality controls and readiness in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the NPD Quality lead for the Electrical & Electronic CIPT area, including control boxes, VFDs, PCBAs, wire harnesses and related electronic components.
• Provide end-to-end Quality ownership for the assigned area from early product development through production launch and transition to sustaining Quality.
• Drive Quality activities across design reviews, APQP, Passport reviews, prototype and MCS builds, PPAP readiness and production launch.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and other cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive open Quality actions to closure.
• Review FPY, defects, test failures, rework and other build data to identify issues and support corrective action.
• Track Quality readiness and open risks for assigned programs and communicate gaps to the CIPT and program teams.
• Apply lessons learned and Look Across from existing products and programs to help prevent repeat issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, and Process Flow methodologies.
• Experience with product launches, process validation, and change management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Advanced English proficiency preferred.

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.