Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Second Shift

Carrier Global Corporation, a 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 temperature control, air quality, and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries, and ensure the safe transport of food and lifesaving medicines. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose to enhance the lives we live and the world we share.

About the role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports water-cooled applied chiller production operations by optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable production performance. This hands-on role requires a seasoned professional who can work independently to troubleshoot mechanical issues, implement sequence of operations, and sustain world-class manufacturing standards. As a key technical lead for the second shift, you will play a vital role in maintaining throughput, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and component layouts to enhance manufacturability and ensure full utilization of equipment.
• Respond urgently to unplanned events and mechanical issues on the production floor, diagnosing and solving complex problems to minimize downtime.
• Design and plan the layout of assembly and materials handling operations; coordinate operations sequencing to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Design and develop tooling and fixtures; maintain accurate process documentation, including tool drawings, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Support existing product line design activities and operational modifications to ensure current and future business needs are met.
• Lead or participate in Lean Six Sigma initiatives, Kaizen events, and root-cause analysis to reduce waste and cost.
• Provide guidance and training to second-shift production employees and lower-level staff to ensure consistent execution of standard work.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and Carrier EHS policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or any Engineering field with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience OR an advanced degree with 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• 2+ years of troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and practical knowledge of ASME standards and MIG welding.
• 2+ years working knowledge of manufacturing design, operations sequencing, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently on the second shift while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to leverage knowledge of manufacturing programs and systems to make meaningful enhancements to daily work.
• Experience with chiller systems, heat exchangers, or large-scale HVAC manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma training or certification.
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership or mentoring junior engineering staff.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 and $158,000.00. 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. This position 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

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.