Sr. NPI Advanced Quality Engineer

Carrier Global Corporation; Village of East Syracuse (NY); 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 is seeking a Quality representative within the Electro-Mechanical CIPT to support new product development from concept through production launch in Syracuse, NY.

You will lead quality activities, drive DFMEA/PFMEA, and ensure Passport readiness while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and other cross-functional teams to embed quality early in design and process decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience supporting new product development, product launches, or Quality activities in a complex manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Quality focal point for the Electro-Mechanical CIPT during development and launch.
• Lead DFMEA/PFMEA reviews, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC activities.
• Ensure production readiness and PPAP requirements before launch.
• Drive Passport readiness, risk assessments, and open actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and elevate issues as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

ASQ CQE certification

Tools

Engineering drawings & GD&T

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

PPAP & APQP understanding

MSA & SPC

8D problem solving

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 or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

Role Purpose

Serve as the Quality representative within the Electro-Mechanical Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT), supporting new product development from concept through production launch.

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and other cross-functional teams to identify risks early, incorporate lessons learned, and ensure Quality readiness through the Carrier Passport process.

This role sits onsite in Syracuse, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• NPD Quality Lead: Serve as the Quality focal point for the Electro-Mechanical CIPT, supporting compressors, fans, motors, pumps, and related components throughout product development and launch.
• Quality Ownership: Lead Quality activities from early development through prototype, MCS, pilot builds, production launch, and transition to sustaining Quality.
• Upstream Quality & Prevention: Incorporate lessons learned from field, warranty, manufacturing, supplier, and previous NPD issues into new product designs.
• Passport & Launch Readiness: Drive completion of Quality deliverables, risk assessments, supporting evidence, and open actions through the Carrier Passport process.
• APQP & Risk Management: Lead and support DFMEA/PFMEA reviews, Control Plans, Critical-to-Quality characteristics, validation planning, MSA, SPC, and other applicable Quality activities.
• Manufacturing & Supplier Readiness: Partner with Manufacturing and Supplier Quality to ensure production processes, inspection and test methods, supplier risks, and PPAP requirements are addressed before launch.
• Build Support & Problem Solving: Support prototype and production builds, analyze FPY, defects, rework, and test failures, and drive corrective actions using 8D, A3, DMAIC, and other structured problem-solving methods.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain to identify risks, close Quality actions, and elevate issues when needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned and look-across activities across product families, NPD programs, and manufacturing sites, including CMX B and CMX C in Monterrey, Mexico.
• Quality Reporting & Mentorship: Communicate Quality readiness, key risks, and open actions to program teams and leadership. Support improvements to NPD Quality processes and provide technical guidance to other Quality team members as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or 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 tracking metrics and delivering executive status roll-outs.
• Experience with Quality data analysis, performance metrics, and reporting using Excel and PowerPoint.
• 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.
• Direct experience working with compressors, rotating machinery, or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.

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

Thisposition is 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, 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.

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 fromJobPosting Date: 13 October 2026

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