Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Second Shift

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time off and Leave

Disability

Life Insurance and AD&D

Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to optimize water‑cooled applied chiller production, lead the second shift, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and drive continuous improvement across the plant. You will design layouts, tooling, and documentation, ensuring world‑class manufacturing standards are met.

You will mentor second–shift staff, collaborate cross‑functionally, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements while driving Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience; 3+ with advanced degree.
• Strong troubleshooting in mechanical systems and familiarity with ASME standards.
• Ability to work independently on the second shift with cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Process Design & Optimization: develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Technical Troubleshooting: respond to unplanned events and diagnose mechanical issues.
• Workflow & Layout: plan assembly and materials handling layouts and sequencing.
• Tooling & Documentation: design tooling and fixtures; maintain process docs and quality plans.
• Product Support: support existing product line design activities and modifications.
• Continuous Improvement: lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives and root‑cause analysis.
• Technical Leadership: mentor second‑shift staff and ensure adherence to standard work.
• Compliance: ensure safety, environmental and regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Second shift leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

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

Advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience

Tools

MIG welding

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports Carrier’s water-cooled applied chiller production operations by optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable production performance. This role is hands‑on and requires a seasoned professional who can work independently to troubleshoot mechanical issues, implement sequence of operations, and sustain world‑class manufacturing standards. As a key technical lead for the second shift, you will play a vital role in maintaining throughput, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Design & Optimization: Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and component layouts to enhance manufacturability and ensure full utilization of equipment.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Respond urgently to unplanned events and mechanical issues on the production floor, diagnosing and solving complex problems to minimize downtime.
• Workflow & Layout: Design and plan the layout of assembly and materials handling operations; coordinate operations sequencing to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Tooling & Documentation: Design and develop tooling and fixtures; maintain accurate process documentation, including tool drawings, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Product Support: Support existing product line design activities and operational modifications to ensure current and future business needs are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma initiatives, Kaizen events, and root‑cause analysis to reduce waste and cost.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and training to second‑shift production employees and lower‑level staff to ensure consistent execution of standard work.
• Compliance: Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and Carrier EHS policies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Engineering field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience with a University degree.
  • OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and practical knowledge of ASME standards and MIG welding.
• Ability to work independently on the second shift while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing design, operations sequencing, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to leverage knowledge of manufacturing programs and systems to make meaningful enhancements to daily work.
• Experience with chiller systems, heat exchangers, or large‑scale HVAC manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma training or certification.
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership or mentoring junior engineering staff.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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 Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days fromJobPosting Date: 2 November 2026

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