Lead CAD Designer - Creo (NPD & Sustaining)

Carrier Global Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Time off and leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Lead Designer to translate engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable product designs for NPD and sustaining engineering efforts in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on advanced CAD modeling, layout development, and design validation, working onsite on a Monday–Friday day shift.

The Lead Designer acts as a technical resource, reviews output for quality, mentors junior designers, and collaborates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product design experience in an engineering environment.
• 2+ years of Creo Parametric experience in complex modeling, assemblies, and drawing development.
• 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining large assembly structures and engineering documentation using Creo.
• 2+ years of experience reviewing 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and design implementations for accuracy and completeness.
• 2+ years of experience with top-down design methodologies and CAD driven BOMs.
• 1+ years of working knowledge of engineering release processes.
• 1+ years of experience with Creo sheet metal design.
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% annually across domestic locations and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine CAD models, layouts, assembly structures, and detailed design implementations.
• Translate engineering requirements and Design Lead direction into practical design solutions.
• Lead complex packaging, integration, fit-up, and manufacturability evaluations.
• Perform detailed technical reviews of models, drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Validate design work completed by other designers and ensure alignment with design intent.
• Support development and maintenance of top-down assembly structures and product architectures.
• Drive resolution of complex design issues through collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support offshore design resources through technical guidance, review, and issue resolution.
• Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, Virtual Builds, and release readiness activities.
• Assist in coordinating design execution activities when a Design Lead delegates responsibility.
• Support ECN execution, documentation review, and release preparation activities.
• Identify technical risks and opportunities for design improvement.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced designers.

Skills

Creo Parametric

Top-down design

Design reviews

Mentorship

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate’s Degree in a technical field

Tools

Windchill

PLM systems

Job description

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Lead Designer to translate engineering requirements into robust, manufacturable product designs for NPD and sustaining engineering efforts in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on advanced CAD modeling, layout development, and design validation, working onsite on a Monday–Friday day shift.

The Lead Designer acts as a technical resource, reviews output for quality, mentors junior designers, and collaborates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and