Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental,

Retirement Benefits

Paid time off and leave

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks a seasoned Quality Engineering professional to drive supplier quality and manufacturing improvements across critical components such as fans, blowers, and motors.

You will guide audits, PPAP readiness, and defect reduction while coaching suppliers to meet stringent quality targets. Up to 30% travel domestically and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 3+ years in quality and supplier quality disciplines; experience with core quality tools.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive Carrier Supplier Excellence performance for assigned suppliers.
• Lead supplier quality improvements including PPAP readiness and process audits.
• Coach and facilitate supplier quality improvement events and teach quality tools.
• Support DFx and manufacturing improvements on future products.
• Analyze warranty and supplier performance to achieve quality, FPY and cost targets.
• Provide on-site guidance to key suppliers and conduct supplier quality audits.

Skills

Quality Management

Supplier Quality

Project Management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

APQP

FMEA

Control plans

PPAP

Supplier Audits

SPC

MSA

DoE

RRCA tools

ISO/IATF knowledge

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.

About This Role

We are looking for a seasoned Quality Engineering professional who can operate as an individual contributor to drive objectives that directly impact their area of responsibility. Beyond executing core engineering goals, the role may involve managing key Quality Engineering processes and strategic projects. The ideal candidate leverages deep industry experience and technical knowledge to influence the development, modification, application, and maintenance of quality evaluation protocols and control systems.

Job Description

• Drive Carrier Supplier Excellence performance for assigned suppliers.
• Supplier manufacturing quality – drive implementation of product certification (Pro‑Cert) and Quality improvements at key Carrier suppliers (may be assigned specific commodities such as fans, blowers, and motors)
• Provide onsite guidance and coaching to key suppliers to drive improvements in performance and championing onsite Supplier Quality Audits and Process Audits
• Design for manufacturing improvements on future products
• Support the Carrier manufacturing plants in improving PPAP completion/readiness.
• Work with suppliers to improve warranty.
• Act as a coach/facilitator for supplier quality improvement events and teaching quality tools
• Attain business objectives for quality, warranty spending, SPPM, FPY, and safety.
• Approximately 30% travel will be required (as needed)
• Serving as a qualified expert in support of quality/compliance investigations, as required with the supplier base.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or industrial environment
• 3+ years of experience in quality and supplier quality disciplines
• 3+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, and engineering applying the quality tools including APQP, FMEA, Control plans, PPAP, Supplier Audits (similar to CQS, ISO/IATF), SPC, MSA, DoE and RRCA tools to drive zero‑defect quality
• Ability to travel up 30% of the time (domestic and international)
• Must have a valid passport or be capable of acquiring one

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical engineering preferred
• Six Sigma black belt
• Strong organization, interpersonal, and problem‑solving / 8D / Look Across skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
• Excellent project management skills and comfortable communicating at all levels of management and with external customers and suppliers
• A highly motivated, self‑directed, organized, flexible individual that is customer and results‑focused
• Ability to travel domestically and Internationally based on company needs

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.

Other Compensation

Thisposition may be 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]. 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: 27 July 2026

Use of AI

Technology‑enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.