NPI Engineer Tech: Prototyping & Tooling Lead

Carrier

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 130,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

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Life insurance

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Job summary

Carrier is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician in Fort Worth to lead prototype, ECS, MCS, pilot and first-of-kind builds, coordinating with engineering and production to protect schedules. You will install and qualify NPI tooling, develop work instructions, and document validation activities on the floor.

The role requires 3+ years in prototype/pilot builds, tooling setup, and reading blueprints, with a focus on manufacturability and safety standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and 8+ years of experience as an engineering, quality, lab or manufacturing technician in a manufacturing environment OR associate degree, technical certificate or completed skilled-trades apprenticeship and 6+ years of experience as an engineering, quality, lab or manufacturing technician in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of hands-on experience supporting prototype, pilot, first-of-kind or validation builds.
3+ years of experience installing, setting up and troubleshooting tooling, fixtures, and production or test equipment.
3+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, process sheets and test procedures.
2+ years of experience creating or revising work instructions, visual aids, test records or validation documentation.

Responsibilities

Leads hands-on execution of prototype, ECS, MCS, pilot and first-of-kind builds, sequencing work with engineering and production to protect the build schedule.
Installs, sets up, commissions and troubleshoots NPI tooling, fixtures, gauges and test equipment, and runs them off to qualified condition before production use.
Builds, modifies and proves out fixtures, workstations and material presentation, and provides design-for-manufacturability and ergonomic feedback ahead of design freeze.
Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, process sheets and test procedures to build and verify new configurations.
Performs and documents functional and performance checks, including run test, leak check, evacuation and charging, dimensional inspection and electrical verification.
Develops and updates work instructions, visual aids, standard work and routing inputs with Manufacturing Engineering.
Maintains records and evidence supporting PFMEA, control plan, PPAP, first-article and process-validation packages.
Troubleshoots non-routine build, tooling and test issues, containing the problem and escalating with data and a recommended corrective action.
Supports engineering change implementation during launch, verifying part accuracy, configuration and build sequence on the floor.
Trains and certifies production operators and junior technicians on new-product processes, tooling and quality standards.
Works to all EH&S requirements, including job hazard reviews, lockout/tagout, lifting and rigging, and safe handling of refrigerants and pressurized systems.
Supports handoff to sustaining Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and Operations, closing open build issues and supporting post-launch performance follow-up.