Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Second Shift

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports Carrier’s water-cooled applied chiller production operations by optimizing manufacturing processes, improving product quality, and ensuring efficient, safe, and reliable production performance. This role is hands-on and 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Engineering field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience with a University degree.
  • OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and practical knowledge of ASME standards and MIG welding.
• Ability to work independently on the second shift while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing design, operations sequencing, and technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.