Manufacturing Transformation Project Engineer

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead large-scale manufacturing transformation and industrialization projects at the Charlotte facility. You will plan, execute, and deliver capital and manufacturing engineering projects to enable new product launches, increase capacity, and improve efficiency.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, plus exceptional project management, with collaboration across Operations, Facilities, Quality, Supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Facilities, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and project management within an industrial environment.
• 1+ years of experience leading factory transformations, capital projects, equipment installations, or industrialization initiatives.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, production systems, and facility infrastructure.
• 3+ years of proven success managing project budgets, schedules, external contractors, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large-scale capital and operational transformation projects from conception through handoff.
• Oversee installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of manufacturing equipment and lines.
• Provide mechanical and electrical engineering support for manufacturing systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams on equipment design, procurement, and deployment.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Industrial automation

PMP

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Facilities, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC technology

Robotics

Automation equipment

Job description

Carrier is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead large-scale manufacturing transformation and industrialization projects at the Charlotte facility. You will plan, execute, and deliver capital and manufacturing engineering projects to enable new product launches, increase capacity, and improve efficiency.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, plus exceptional project management, with collaboration across Operations, Facilities, Quality, Supply