Continuous Improvement Engineer

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental,

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Indianapolis to join the Carrier Excellence (Cx) Team. You will work with industrial and manufacturing engineers to identify, implement and sustain process improvements across lines and facilities.

Ideal candidates have Lean and Six Sigma experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost reduction and on-time delivery in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years applying Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Apply Cx Operating System, focusing on Goal Deployment, Daily Management, and Problem Solving.
• Drive measurable improvements for safety, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Analyze demand and model mix to optimize product flow through fabrication and assembly lines.
• Identify waste and reduce process variation across manufacturing processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Industrial engineering

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

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 safe transport of food, lifesaving 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 on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

In this role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you’ll be an integral member of the Indianapolis Carrier Excellence (Cx) Team and work alongside industrial engineers, operations, and manufacturing engineers to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply Cx Operating System, focusing on Goal Deployment, Daily Management, and Problem Solving
• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive best class processes while working to become a recognized Cx Practitioner
• Drive measurable improvements that support goals for safety, customer, delivery, cost and productivity.
• Analyze demand and model mix to optimize product flow through fabrication and multiple assembly lines
• Analyze current processes to identify and remove waste and reduce process variation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• 2+ years of experience applying Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles and systems thinking to effectively lead the projects and process improvement initiatives
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Effective at working with stakeholders at all organization levels
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas simply
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities gracefully under pressure
• Demonstrated leadership and motivation in a complex work environment
• Project management skills and comfortable communicating at all levels of management and with external customers and suppliers
• Highly motivated, organized and flexible individual that is customer and results focused

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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 [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 6 August 2026

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