Tooling Engineer

Carrier; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier in Indianapolis seeks a high-energy Tooling Engineer to drive a world‑class tooling program for its Residential furnace factory. You will lead tooling design, maintenance, cost reduction, and process improvements while collaborating across production and engineering teams.

The role requires an associate degree with 7+ years of tooling experience, plus strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and Lean/Six Sigma exposure.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and 7+ years of tool/die design and engineering experience.
• Experience with stamping press tooling and troubleshooting preferred.
• Strong CAD experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Improve fabrication process through tooling design, tooling PM, design changes and process improvements.
• Design, develop and test tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges using CAD.
• Recommend materials for tool production based on durability, cost, and function.
• Analyze and improve current tooling methods to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
• Generate frequency and standard work for tool/die preventive maintenance.
• Analyze quality of fabricated components and develop tool design/maintenance actions.
• Work within the toolroom and operations to ensure tools operate at peak efficiency.
• Address problems and implement solutions to improve efficiencies, process, product flow, safety and quality.
• Report quality, production, and safety issues to stakeholders.
• Document changes and revise prints/procedures to track die repairs and improvements.
• Implement and drive a robust tooling preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Energetic hands-on

Six Sigma/Lean principles

Education

Associate degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

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.

Carrier in Residential furnace factory in Indianapolis seeks a high energy, data driven, result‑oriented Tooling Engineer to facilitate the transformation of our facility to a world class level.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve fabrication process through tooling design, tooling PM, design changes, and process improvements
• Design, develop and test tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and gauges, using CAD
• Recommend materials for tool production based on durability, cost, and function
• Analyze and improve current tooling methods to increase efficiency and reduce cost
• Generate frequency and standard work for tool/die preventative maintenance
• Analyze quality of fabricated components and develop tool design/maintenance actions to improve
• Work within the toolroom and in the operations department to ensure tools are operating at peak efficiency
• Address problems and make / implement solution to improve efficiencies, process, product flow, safety, and quality
• Report all necessary quality, production, and safety problems to Stakeholders
• Document changes and revise detail prints and/or procedures to track the results of die repairs, modifications and improvements as they are made
• Implement and drive a robust tooling preventive maintenance program
• Prepare quotes and purchase replacement details, according to budget
• Establish quarterly goals and objectives with Manager and Stakeholders
• Review and update print GD&T (software application) based on product requirements and process capabilities
• Support internal PPAP process for internally fabricated components
• Drive continuous improvements efforts i.e., tooling cost reductions, improve usage or lower price without sacrificing quality
• Troubleshoot any problems that are presented during production or on the bench

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 7+ years’ experience (tool/die design and engineering)

Preferred Qualifications

• Stamping press and/or tooling troubleshooting experience
• Energetic, hands‑on; able to drive change and continuous improvement
• Experience applying Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles
• Foster positive relationships with production and skilled trades employees, peers and manufacturing management
• Work with minimal guidance and direction
• English written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in an union environment
• Strong computer and system skills, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Solid Works

Additional Information

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA.
• No visa sponsoring available

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

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

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: 24 August 2026

Use of AI

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