Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Carrier; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the definition, design and implementation of processes, lines, layouts, and technology for a Carrier manufacturing facility. You will drive equipment installation, process validation, capacity planning, and line optimization with a team of engineers.

The role emphasizes Lean and Industry 4.0 principles, CAPEX governance, and collaboration with Quality, NPI, and Operations to industrialize new products and improve production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design, layout, implementation, and long‑term strategy of the site manufacturing engineering roadmap, processes, and production lines.
• Directs the manufacturing and automation engineering team in defining processes, standard work, cycle times, capacity models, engineering standards, continuous improvement practices, and organizational capability development.
• Owns equipment specification, procurement, installation, implementation, line transfers, and technology deployment while strengthening risk management expectations.
• Applies Lean and advanced‑manufacturing principles (poka‑yoke, flow, automation, Industry 4.0) to drive transformation initiatives and maximize efficiency and capacity.
• Defines, manages, and governs the capital (CAPEX) budget and portfolio prioritization, leading its execution on time and on budget to ensure full benefits realization.
• Partners with Quality, NPI, and Operations to industrialize new products and achieve successful introduction.
• Establishes engineering standards and documentation while developing and strengthening a strong engineering talent pipeline.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics degree

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 (opens in new window) or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering leads the definition, design and implementation of the processes, lines, layouts, and technology for a Carrier manufacturing facility. This role leads the manufacturing and automation engineering team through equipment installation, process validation, capacity planning, and line optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the design, layout, implementation, and long‑term strategy of the site manufacturing engineering roadmap, processes, and production lines.


• Directs the manufacturing and automation engineering team in defining processes, standard work, cycle times, capacity models, engineering standards, continuous improvement practices, and organizational capability development.


• Owns equipment specification, procurement, installation, implementation, line transfers, and technology deployment while strengthening risk management expectations.


• Applies Lean and advanced‑manufacturing principles (poka‑yoke, flow, automation, Industry 4.0) to drive transformation initiatives and maximize efficiency and capacity.


• Defines, manages, and governs the capital (CAPEX) budget and portfolio prioritization, leading its execution on time and on budget to ensure full benefits realization.


• Partners with Quality, NPI, and Operations to industrialize new products and achieve successful introduction.


• Establishes engineering standards and documentation while developing and strengthening a strong engineering talent pipeline.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.


• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics Engineering; a master's degree is preferred.


• Demonstrated experience optimizing production lines, plant layouts and process flows for new or transferred products.


• Proven ownership of capital (CAPEX) projects from justification through equipment specification, installation and integration.


• Deep expertise in Lean and advanced‑manufacturing principles (poka‑yoke, flow, automation, Industry 4.0).


• Experience partnering with Quality and NPI on product industrialization (APQP, PPAP) and successful launches.


• Strong project‑management skills managing scope, schedule, budget and cross‑functional resources.


• Experience in complex or fast‑paced manufacturing environments.


• Knowledge of automation, robotics and smart‑manufacturing technologies.


• Lean / Six Sigma certification.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 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 is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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] (opens in new window). 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: 14 August 2026

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Use of AI

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