Second-Shift Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Improvement

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

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.