NPI Quality Engineer

Carrier; Santa Catarina; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier seeks a Quality Engineer – NPI & Process Quality to ensure successful launches and mature manufacturing processes through prevention and detection controls. The role focuses on quality risk management, process audits, and continuous improvement to meet FPY, CPK, PPM, Scrap, and Warranty targets.

This is a temporary one-year project-based position with responsibilities spanning product introductions, process validation, and ongoing quality system documentation updates to uphold Carrier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or NPI.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP.
• Experience leading problem-solving initiatives (8D, A3, or 4 Blocker).
• Knowledge of testing systems such as Leak Test, Run Test, Electrical Test.
• Experience analyzing FPY, PPM, CPK, Scrap, Rework, Repair, and Warranty Costs.
• Advanced Excel/Minitab or similar statistics tools.

Responsibilities

• Design strategies to reduce quality escapes and warranty costs.
• Develop and implement product and process audits and certifications.
• Monitor critical product/process characteristics to meet specs and certifications.
• Lead problem-solving projects using 8D, A3, and 4 Blocker methodologies.
• Analyze KPIs such as FPY, PPM, CPK, Scrap, Rework, and Warranty Costs.
• Manage corrective actions for long-term effectiveness.
• Maintain QMS documentation per Carrier Excellence standards.
• Develop PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Certification activities.
• Manage quality risks during NPI and process changes.

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

APQP

PPAP

Excel

Minitab

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Engineer – NPI & Process Quality responsible for ensuring the successful launch and maturity of new products and manufacturing processes through the implementation of prevention and detection controls, quality risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures compliance with engineering requirements, applicable certifications, and key performance metrics such as FPY, CPK, PPM, Scrap, and Warranty Costs. The position plays a critical role in reducing quality escapes, strengthening process robustness, and supporting successful product introductions into production. This is a temporary one-year project-based position.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead strategies focused on reducing quality escapes and warranty costs through prevention and detection controls.
• Develop and implement product and process audits, as well as functional test certifications such as Run Test, Leak Test, and other validation methods.
• Implement monitoring systems to ensure critical product and process characteristics meet engineering specifications and certification requirements, including AHRI and ASME standards.
• Lead problem-solving projects using methodologies such as 8D, A3, and 4 Blocker.
• Analyze and improve key performance indicators including FPY, PPM, CPK, Scrap, Rework, Repairs, and Warranty Costs.
• Ensure timely execution and long-term effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Maintain and update Quality Management System documentation in accordance with Carrier Excellence standards.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Certification activities.
• Manage quality risks during new product introductions and process changes.
• Review process control documentation to ensure compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process maturity, quality performance, and operational excellence.
• Support workforce development through skills matrix management and training initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, or New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Strong knowledge of quality tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, APQP, and PPAP.
• Experience leading problem-solving initiatives using 8D, A3, or 4 Blocker methodologies.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and functional testing systems such as Leak Test, Run Test, and Electrical Test.
• Experience analyzing quality performance metrics including FPY, PPM, CPK, Scrap, Rework, Repair, and Warranty Costs.
• Experience with process validation and certification activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Minitab, or similar statistical analysis tools.