Quality Process Engineer

Carrier; São Mamede de Infesta; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Well-being programs

Job summary

Carrier Porto, Portugal is seeking a Quality Process Engineer to own quality in manufacturing and lead the industrialization of new products. You will partner with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and R&D to ensure robust processes and early risk identification.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Manufacturing Quality, ISO 9001 experience, and fluency in English and Portuguese. This role offers clear pathways to leadership within a growing quality function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or similar).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Process Quality or Quality Engineering within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or industrialization activities.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese - mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Quality representative within the manufacturing area, partnering daily with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and R&D.
• Lead quality activities during the industrialization of new products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to serial production.
• Identify process risks early and implement preventive actions to avoid quality issues.
• Drive root cause investigations and lead cross-functional teams in implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance and promote initiatives that improve process capability, efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality ownership and operational excellence across the manufacturing organization.
• Coach and support production teams on quality best practices, helping develop a proactive quality mindset.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to solve complex manufacturing challenges and continuously improve production processes.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing quality

New Product Introduction

Leadership potential

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

English & Portuguese fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Role: Quality Process Engineer

Location: Porto, Portugal

Type of contract: permanent, full-time

Carrier

Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long history of developing new technologies.

Addvolt

Addvolt, now part of Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, delivers advanced electrification technology, integrated power management and power electronics capabilities for transport refrigeration and auxiliary systems. Driving innovation in the electrification and decarbonization of onboard systems for refrigerated trailers, trucks, vans and containers, Addvolt empowers fleets to avoid fuel usage, reduce major emissions and operate efficiently at a remarkably low noise level. By combining Addvolt's innovative power solutions with Carrier Transicold's expertise in transport refrigeration, we are enhancing the value we deliver to fleets, original equipment manufacturers and logistics operators worldwide. Together with Carrier, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, efficient and intelligent cold chain.

We are looking for a Quality Process Engineer

We are looking for a Quality Process Engineer with a solid background in manufacturing quality and the ambition to grow into a leadership role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with production, taking ownership of quality challenges, and influencing cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

You will become the quality reference within the production area, ensuring that manufacturing processes are robust, risks are identified before they become problems, and new products are successfully transferred from engineering into production. As the team continues to grow, this role is expected to evolve into a people leadership position.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is technically strong in Quality but, above all, demonstrates the mindset and behaviours of a future leader.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who naturally takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and is comfortable making decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Act as the Quality representative within the manufacturing area, partnering daily with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and R&D.
• Lead quality activities during the industrialization of new products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to serial production.
• Identify process risks early and implement preventive actions to avoid quality issues.
• Drive root cause investigations and lead cross-functional teams in implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Monitor manufacturing quality performance and promote initiatives that improve process capability, efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality ownership and operational excellence across the manufacturing organization.
• Coach and support production teams on quality best practices, helping develop a proactive quality mindset.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to solve complex manufacturing challenges and continuously improve production processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or similar).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Process Quality or Quality Engineering within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or industrialization activities.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese - mandatory.

You have:

• Leadership potential and the ambition to grow into a people management role.
• The ability to influence others without relying on formal authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.
• A proactive mindset, always looking for opportunities to improve processes and prevent issues before they occur.
• Confidence working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain.
• Resilience, accountability and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a collaborative approach.

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.

Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination

Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.