Manufacturing Engineer – HVAC

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.

• Position Summary 

  The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for HVAC products within a Carrier production facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving continuous improvement in cost, throughput, and product quality. The engineer works cross-functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, and product engineering teams to support production goals and new product introductions. 

  Key Responsibilities 

  Process Development & Optimization 

  • Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for HVAC units (e.g., air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces). 

  • Optimize assembly lines, fabrication processes, and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste. 

  • Develop standard work, process documentation, and work instructions. 

  • Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis. 

  Continuous Improvement 

  • Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, 5S, waste reduction, etc.). 

  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC metrics). 

  • Analyze production data and implement corrective actions for process inefficiencies. 

  Production Support 

  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions on the production floor. 

  • Provide daily engineering support to production supervisors and operators. 

  • Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime. 

  New Product Introduction (NPI) 

  • Support the launch of new HVAC products into production. 

  • Develop tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements. 

  • Validate manufacturing processes through trials, pilot builds, and capability studies. 

  Quality & Compliance 

  • Ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. 

  • Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). 

  • Work closely with quality teams to reduce defects and improve yields. 

  Equipment & Tooling 

  • Specify, design, and procure manufacturing equipment and tooling. 

  • Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment. 

  • Improve automation where appli