Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Carrier Global Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support daily production, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement on a second shift. You will work with Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance and Engineering to enhance SQDCP performance and product quality.

The role emphasizes data analysis, root-cause problem solving, and leading cross-functional projects that reduce waste, increase throughput, and strengthen safety on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or operations experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Preferred: degrees in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, process, and assembly issues impacting production.
• Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support launch and stabilization of new products, processes, and equipment.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime and process reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, quality, safety, and ergonomics.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and optimize workflow.
• Develop and implement visual management, standard work, and sustainment systems.
• Drive annual cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, cycle times, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints.
• Develop equipment and tooling improvement plans and support capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with Carrier safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, ROI analyses, and progress updates.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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

The Manufacturing Engineer is a key member of the Manufacturing Operations team responsible for supporting daily production, improving manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with Operations, Quality, Materials, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP) performance. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated problem solver who enjoys working on the manufacturing floor, analyzing data, implementing improvements, and leading cross-functional projects that increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve product quality. This is a second shift role.

Job Description

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, process, and assembly issues impacting production.
• Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support launch and stabilization of new products, processes, and equipment.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime and process reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, throughput, quality, safety, and ergonomics.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and optimize workflow.
• Develop and implement visual management, standard work, and sustainment systems.
• Drive annual cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, cycle times, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, layouts, and standard work.
• Participate in line balancing, labor utilization studies, and workflow improvements.
• Support implementation of manufacturing systems, automation, and digital tools.
• Develop equipment and tooling improvement plans and support capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with Carrier safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Partner with Quality to improve FPY, reduce defects, and eliminate recurring quality escapes.
• Support PFMEA, control plan, and process validation activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, ROI analyses, and progress updates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers, and manufacturing management.
• Strong computer and system skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to effectively communicate, drive and execute projects, and ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to perform under stress and meet project timelines, work cooperatively, and respectfully with others, to lead others using project planning skills and documentation.

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

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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: 18 August 2026

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Use of AI

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