Quality Engineering Senior

Carrier4 months ago
Indianapolis, IN, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Company Overview

Carrier Global Corporation is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, Carrier has committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting‑edge advancements in temperature control, air quality and transportation, Carrier improves lives, empowers critical industries and ensures the safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, results‑oriented and highly autonomous Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. Working as an individual contributor, you will leverage your advanced engineering knowledge to influence the development, modification, application and maintenance of our quality evaluation systems, control protocols and production lines.

Your Responsibilities

  • Continuous Quality Improvement: Assume ownership of quality improvements as they relate to specific projects or production areas within the facility.
  • Process Automation & Project Leadership: Lead critical modernisation projects, including researching automation vendors, managing budgets and converting legacy paper tracking procedures into automated digital systems.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting: Apply hands‑on technical troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude directly on the manufacturing floor to solve complex process and component non‑conformities.
  • Risk Mitigation & Product Quality Planning: Use standard UPPAP/PPAP core elements such as PFMEA, DFMEA, MSA, Process Flow and Control Plans to identify risks and assure product reliability during development and manufacturing phases.
  • Conduct forensic evaluations of field warranty returns to isolate failure modes and oversee random monthly CSA certification testing on live equipment.
  • Calibration & QMS Systems Management: Manage oversight of digital calibration infrastructure systems, monitor calibration cadences, process vendor purchase orders and standardise tool calibration timelines.
  • Line‑Side Plant Support & Auditing: Audit and review internal business procedures, process control documentation and inspection of SOPs against regulatory and contract requirements.
  • Partner with business units, engineering specialists and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions for identified deficiencies.

100% on‑site manufacturing role with approximately 30% office time and 70% factory‑floor engagement.

Position runs on the first shift; baseline schedule is four 10‑hour shifts (4x10) with a 5th day occurring roughly 50% of the time.

Flexibility to work up to six days a week during peak "Furnace Season" and availability for schedule changes up to Thursday at 2:00 PM to support production timelines.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management.
  • Experience: Minimum five years of prior engineering experience, or an advanced degree with at least three years of engineering experience.
  • Experience with PFMEA and DFMEA frameworks for product risk management.
  • Familiarity with digital tool calibration oversight, tracking schedules and managing vendor purchase orders.
  • Prior experience in HVAC manufacturing or related aerospace and automotive manufacturing environments.
  • Experience collaborating with an hourly union workforce within collective bargaining guidelines.
  • Strong time‑management, mechanical aptitude and the ability to independently manage projects from start to finish.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Short‑term cash incentives may be available subject to plan requirements.
  • Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and wellness incentives.
  • Retirement Benefits.
  • Time off and Leave: Paid vacation (up to 15 days), paid sick (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 Accidentals Death and Dismemberment.
  • Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account.
  • Tuition Assistance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Carrier provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least three days from the job posting date of 15 June 2026.

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

Required Skills

Root Cause Analysis
Process Automation
Risk Mitigation
DFMEA
Time Management
Quality Management Systems
Continuous Quality Improvement
HVAC Manufacturing
PFMEA
Calibration Management
Project Management
Mechanical Aptitude