Sr. NPI Advanced Quality Engineer

C01 Carrier Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a seasoned NPD Quality Lead to own quality activities for Commercial Cooling Chillers and related platforms in Charlotte, NC. You will drive end-to-end quality during development, readiness reviews, and production launches, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to mitigate risks.

You will analyze FPY, defects, and test data to identify root causes, mentor Quality teams, and report status to leadership using Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or technical field) required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in new product development, launches or quality in a complex manufacturing environment.
• ASQ CQE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• NPD Quality Lead for Commercial Cooling Chillers and related platforms.
• End-to-end quality ownership from development to production launch and sustaining quality.
• Lead design reviews, APQP milestones, PPAP readiness, and production launch.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and leadership to address risks early.
• Review FPY, defects, test data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Provide quality leadership on high-risk issues and escalate as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement and share lessons across programs and plants.
• Report readiness, risks, issues, and project status to leadership with Excel/PowerPoint.
• Mentor and guide other Quality team members.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Leadership reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Carrier

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 or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Role Purpose

Bring strong Quality leadership into the product development process so potential issues are addressed before they reach production. Help ensure new commercial chiller products and data center thermal management systems are ready for a successful launch and a smooth transition to sustaining Quality. Strengthen collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality throughout the development process. This role sits onsite in Charlotte, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• NPD Quality Lead: Serve as the dedicated NPD Quality lead for Commercial Cooling Chillers and related system platforms.
• End-to-End Ownership: Provide end-to-end Quality ownership for the assigned chiller product lines from early product development through production launch and transition to sustaining Quality.
• Gate & Review Leadership: Lead Quality activities across design reviews, APQP milestones, Passport gate reviews, prototype and MCS builds, PPAP readiness, and production launch.
• Cross-Functional Partnering: Partner closely with Charlotte-based Engineering, Executive Leadership, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and cross-functional teams to identify risks early and drive open Quality action items to closure.
• Data-Driven Problem Solving: Review assembly and testing data, First Pass Yield (FPY), build defects, test failures, and rework data to drive root-cause investigations and corrective action.
• Risk Management & Escalation: Provide Quality leadership on complex or higher-risk issues and elevate gaps when additional support or decisions are needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned and "Look Across" deployments across program families and manufacturing plants (including CMX B and CMX C in Monterrey, Mexico) to help prevent repeat issues.
• Leadership Reporting: Communicate Quality readiness, key risks, open issues, and project status to program teams and executive leadership using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint presentations.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentoring to other Quality team members as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience supporting new product development, product launches, or Quality activities in a complex manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5-Why).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical product requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional activities and influence teams without direct authority.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) for data analysis and executive reporting.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Prior Quality engineering experience in Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy Industrial Equipment, or Commercial HVAC manufacturing.
• Experience working with large-scale commercial refrigeration systems, liquid cooling platforms, or thermal management equipment.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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

This position 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
• To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate.

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]. 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 from Job Posting Date: 13 October 2026.

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At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We're constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world's first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.