Quality Engineering – Co-op

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier invites an engineering student to join the Metallurgy and Metrology team, assisting with daily documentation and quality initiatives. You will support the QMS, identify improvement areas, and participate in root cause analyses as part of process optimization.

The role provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing environments, opportunities to drive cost reduction, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Study performance data and develop engineering solutions to optimize processes.
• Assure product and process quality by designing tests and standards.
• Provide guidance to management and shop teams on quality improvements.
• Prepare product and process reports with trends.
• Assist with daily Metallurgy and Metrology documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality coursework

Engineering coursework

US work eligibility

GPA 3.0

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

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 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Driving progress towards process optimization by studying and analyzing performance data then developing and deploying engineering solutions
• Assuring product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Providing guidance and support to operational management and shop team through quality expertise leading and facilitating the optimization of new product industrializations
• Optimization of the process to reduce cost and improve flexibility through the implementation of Best Practices
• Provides technical guidance to the manufacturing facility as it industrializes new technology or new processes.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Role Purpose

• Assist with the daily requirements and documentation of Metallurgy and Metrology processes.
• Coordinate and execute activities to support and maintain the QMS
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to reduce waste while improving process flow and outputs of the business’s processes
• Assuming responsibility for quality improvements as they relate to an area within a facility or a specific project or projects within a facility
• Managing the application of root cause analysis in problem solving
• Participate in Product Quality Planning (impact analysis, preliminary capability, FMEA, Quality Plan, training needs
• Applies hands on technical troubleshooting skills to existing processes with quality problems
• Review and understand the key procedures and components of the QMS and the business’s quality objectives
• Read and interpret customer quality system requirements, including processing and inspection specifications
• Audit business procedures and functions, including processing and inspection operations, against a defined set of requirements
• Create reports which clearly and concisely outline how business procedures and functions either meet or do not meet the defined set of requirements
• Collaborate with business unit teams to agree upon specific, actionable items necessary to implement new requirements or address identified deficiencies

Basic Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Some coursework related to Quality or Engineering is a plus.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $43,500.00 - $87,500.00 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

• This position is not eligible for Carrier benefits.

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 the 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: 17 August 2026

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