Quality Engineer (2nd Shift) at Carrier

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.

Quality Engineer

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help buildings, homes and the cold chain become healthier, safer, sustainable, and intelligent. Our global team of dedicated employees continues to set industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, like-minded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in HVAC and refrigeration.

About this role

This role is responsible for driving product and process quality across an air-cooled chiller value stream. This role ensures that manufacturing processes are capable, stable, and compliant with internal and external standards. The engineer partners closely with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and supply chain teams to identify risks, eliminate defects, and build sustainable quality systems.

• Regular Shift:

Monday – Friday, 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM (2nd Shift).

• Training Period:

New hires will train on 1st shift (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM) for approximately the first 4–6 weeks. Normal 2nd shift hours will begin immediately after training is complete.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own quality performance for assigned assembly lines or value stream
• Establish and maintain process controls to ensure consistent product quality
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal and external defects (e.g., 8D, A3)
• Validate effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainment
• Analyze defect trends, scrap, rework, and warranty data to identify systemic issues
• Lead cross-functional teams to eliminate chronic quality problems
• Drive error-proofing (poka-yoke) and process capability improvements
• Reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ) through structured improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Support internal and external audits, close gaps with urgency and discipline
• Maintain and improve control plans, PFMEAs, and standard work documentation
• Ensure traceability and documentation integrity across production processes
• Partner with supplier quality to address incoming material issues impacting production
• Support supplier corrective actions and containment activities
• Define and improve incoming inspection strategies based on risk
• Support new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and process changes
• Participate in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and first article inspections
• Ensure robust quality readiness prior to production ramp-up
• Maintain a strong daily presence on the production floor
• Identify quality risks in real time and drive immediate containment
• Coach operators and technicians on quality standards and defect recognition
• Ensure quality concerns are clearly communicated in daily tier meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technology.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies (8D, A3, DMAIC)
• Working knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA)
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
• Exposure to Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing principles.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent
• Familiarity with brazing, leak testing, electrical systems, and final test processes
• Experience with MES systems and digital quality tracking

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 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

This position 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 To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here[Work with us | Carrier Corporate

](https://www.corporate.carrier.com/careers/work-with-us/). 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.

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 Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. 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 from Job Posting Date: 7 May 2026

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Use of AI

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