Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Carrier; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Engineer in Tennessee to analyze operations and improve manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

This role includes collaborating closely with production teams and using Lean Six Sigma principles to enhance operational efficiency. Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of engineering software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ yrs. of experience in engineering work in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with stamping presses and tube bending equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with production and maintenance to achieve operational goals.
• Analyze machinery designs to ensure production conditions are met.
• Provide technical support for installation and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Lean Six Sigma principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this role:

Experienced Mechanical Engineer. Analyzes operations information and makes changes to procedures/processes/equipment as needed to solve problems or improve efficiency. Vital role in designing and developing systems for manufacturing operations.

Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. Our organization is committed to being a leader in our industry. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to join us in this commitment, then we have an excellent opportunity for you. We seek a motivated, results-oriented individual to continue to raise our high bar in operations standards as a manufacturing engineer. This position offers high visibility and an excellent pathway to future opportunities. The identified candidate will report directly to the manufacturing engineering manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with production, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance to achieve operational goals
• Activities involve troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems; research, development, design, testing, and building electromechanical systems and controls
• Analyzes machinery and equipment designs to ensure factory and production conditions are met
• Helps to support existing product line design activities and/or operational process modifications to help enhance products and processes and ensure that current and future business needs are met
• Provide technical support involving the installation of new equipment, modification of existing equipment, repair and maintenance of equipment, as well as sustainability
• Perform problem-solving, troubleshooting, and relentless root cause analysis on all breakdowns to minimize downtime to back shops and assembly
• Utilize the Carrier Excellence (Lean Six Sigma) operating system to propose and implement changes to existing processes to streamline and improve overall performance while maintaining cost controls and creating cost-effective use of resources
• Provides technical leadership and helps train lower level staff to diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in engineering
• 5+ yrs. of experience of engineering work in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with stamping presses and tube bending equipment
• Knowledge of NEC Electrical Code, NFPA guidelines, OSHA Press safety, Safety PLC Standards (Class I Div III), etc.
• Proficient in various software applications including, but not limited to, the Microsoft programs, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, Cad-key
• Fundamental troubleshooting skills involving electrical design and hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Excellent communication skills; candidate must be comfortable providing briefings at all levels of management
• Ability to influence decisions downstream and upstream
• Solid understanding of lean principles to effectively create, implement and monitor process improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner