Component Engineering Manager

Carrier; India; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Component Engineering Manager to lead global component engineering activities across new product development, sustaining engineering, and value engineering initiatives.

You will drive obsolescence management, alternate part qualification, and cost optimization while partnering with Design Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Suppliers to resolve challenges. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics Design, Product Engineering, or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Strong expertise in electronic, electromechanical, and passive components.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Component Engineering team.
• Drive component strategy and governance across product portfolios.
• Manage obsolescence monitoring, LTБ planning and alternate part qualification.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (RoHS, REACH, PFAS, California Prop 65, Conflict Minerals, SCIP).
• Review supplier PCN/ECN and drive engineering changes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

PLM

Lifecycle management

Regulatory compliance

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Component databases

Lifecycle tools

Job description

Role: Component Engineering Manager

Location: Hyderabad

Full/ Part-time: Full time

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 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: We are seeking an experienced Component Engineering Manager to lead component engineering activities across new product development, sustaining engineering, and value engineering initiatives. This role will be responsible for component lifecycle management, alternate part qualification, obsolescence mitigation, regulatory compliance, engineering change management, and cost optimization while providing technical leadership across global engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing Component Engineering team
• Lead component engineering strategy and governance across product portfolios.
• Drive alternate component identification, evaluation, qualification, and implementation.
• Manage component lifecycle activities, including obsolescence monitoring, EOL notifications, and Last Time Buy (LTB) planning.
• Establish and execute proactive obsolescence management and risk mitigation programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, including RoHS, REACH, PFAS, California Proposition 65, Conflict Minerals, and SCIP.
• Review and assess supplier PCNs/ECNs and drive implementation of required engineering changes.
• Partner with Design Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and Suppliers to resolve component-related challenges.
• Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives through component substitutions, standardization, and supply chain optimization.
• Develop approved component strategies, preferred parts lists, and qualification standards.
• Mentor and develop component engineering talent while driving best practices and continuous improvement.

People Leadership:

• Provide component engineering expertise to hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Mentor and develop component engineers and engineering specialists.
• Define best practices, standards, and governance for component selection and management.
• Lead cross-functional teams in resolving component-related technical challenges.
• Set team objectives, manage performance, and support career development plans.
• Support resource planning, workload management, and talent acquisition activities

Supplier & Supply Chain Engagement:

• Work directly with component manufacturers, distributors, and strategic suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, technology roadmaps, and long-term support strategies.
• Support sourcing decisions for critical and strategic components.
• Participate in supplier reviews and technical assessments.

Data Management & Analytics:

Maintain component databases, AVL/AML systems, and lifecycle management tools.

Develop dashboards and KPIs related to:

• Obsolescence risk
• Compliance status
• Alternate qualification
• Cost savings
• EOL exposure

Generate management reports and executive-level presentations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in Component Engineering, Electronics Design, Product Engineering, or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Electronic, electromechanical, and passive components
  • Alternate part qualification and second sourcing
  • Obsolescence and lifecycle management
  • EOL/LTB planning and execution
  • Supplier PCN/ECN management
  • Regulatory and environmental compliance
  • Cost-out and value engineering initiatives
• Experience working with PLM, component databases, and lifecycle management tools.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of semiconductor, power, connectivity, display, and passive component technologies.
• Experience supporting global product development organizations.
• Ability to lead complex technical decisions impacting product continuity, compliance, cost, and supply chain resilience.
• Knowledge of Excel macros, VB macros and automation for productivity enhancement will be an added advantage
• Material Science / In depth Knowledge on Material will be an added advantage
• Robust knowledge of Environmental Compliance directives: EU ROHS, China