Senior Quality & Test Engineering Leader

Carrier; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 117,500 - 234,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Quality and Test Engineering Manager to lead all aspects of product quality and manufacturing test strategy. This role drives compliance with ISO standards and internal quality targets, guiding actionable improvements across QA and Test teams.

The position emphasizes root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and development of testing capabilities to ensure first-pass quality and robust processes within a dynamic factory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in Quality Engineering.
• Master’s degree with 5+ years in Quality Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in people management.
• Lean or Six Sigma Certifications preferred.
• ISO9001 knowledge.
• Experience with PPAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the factory QMS to ISO standards and internal requirements.
• Own quality metrics (CEPPM, COPQ, FPY) and drive corrective action.
• Support audits (internal and external) and close findings.
• Lead RCA, 8D investigations, and systemic corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to improve end-to-end product quality.
• Own manufacturing test strategy, including development, validation, and optimization of test processes.
• Ensure availability and uptime of all test equipment and systems.
• Drive test efficiency, cycle time, and coverage to prevent escapes.
• Lead development of test specifications, fixtures, and automation solutions.
• Lead and develop a cross-functional team of Engineers and Technicians.
• Set clear performance expectations aligned to factory goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Engineering

People management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

PPAP

MS Office

Job description

Carrier is seeking a Quality and Test Engineering Manager to lead all aspects of product quality and manufacturing test strategy. This role drives compliance with ISO standards and internal quality targets, guiding actionable improvements across QA and Test teams.

The position emphasizes root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and development of testing capabilities to ensure first-pass quality and robust processes within a dynamic factory environment.