Manufacturing Engineering Lead Technician

About this role:

The Manufacturing Engineering Lead Technician supports the maintenance, optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment at a Carrier manufacturing facility. This hands-on role partners with the engineering team to support tooling, improve lines and troubleshoot processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the maintenance, adjustment and fine-tuning of equipment, fixtures and tooling while prioritizing safety.

• Provides technical support to operations to hold process standards and cycle times.

• Performs tests, measurements, capability studies and process documentation.

• Supports process-improvement and problem-solving projects on the floor.

• Maintains process sheets, work instructions and visual aids.

• Supports the optimization of production lines.

• Responsible for data collection, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Leads equipment commissioning, startup, and process validation activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical/associate degree.

• 7+ years of experience as a manufacturing or process technician. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree or trade school experience in manufacturing, mechanical, electromechanical or a related field. 

• Hands-on skills installing, setting up and fine-tuning equipment, fixtures and tooling. 

• Ability to read blueprints, process sheets and work instructions. 

• Working knowledge of measurement/inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges). 

• Basic knowledge of Lean tools (5S, standard work) and floor problem-solving. 

• Experience supporting production line optimization and continuous improvement. 

• Knowledge of Lean tools (5S, standard work). 

• Blueprint and process-sheet reading skills.