NPI Staff Engineer

Carrier•Charlotte, NC

4d•$96,000 - $192,000

About The Position

The NPI (New Product Introduction) Staff Engineer supports the industrialization and launch of new products at a Carrier manufacturing facility, including validations of MCS and pilot runs. The role leads new-product development from the manufacturing engineering perspective, drives design for manufacture and field service, develops manufacturing processes, identifies equipment, and executes capital plans for new programs. It also communicates program status across the company and works with engineering, production, vendors, and other partners to create effective production methods and improve manufacturability, quality, safety, and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Materials Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, design, or NPI.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
Experience with product launches in high-growth environments.
Self-starter who can learn quickly.
Proactive, results-driven approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Knowledge of design of experiments and data-analysis techniques.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with diverse audiences, including cross-functional team members, senior leaders, global suppliers, and external customers such as service managers and technicians.
Experience working in a team environment.
Organization and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Lead development of new products from the manufacturing engineering perspective.
Drive design for manufacture and field service throughout the development process.
Develop new manufacturing processes.
Identify equipment and execute capital plans to meet new program needs.
Communicate program status to various levels of the company.
Develop, evaluate, and document manufacturing processes that improve manufacturability and eliminate process inefficiencies.
Collaborate with configuration control and design engineering on product tooling and design to ensure effective production methods.
Work with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange equipment, parts, or material purchases, and evaluate products against quality standards and specifications.
Work with production to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
Design and develop manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, as well as related fixtures and tooling, consistent with zero defects and low product cost.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
Proactively eliminate EHS hazards and ensure work areas are safe.
Lead or participate in Kaizen teams and 3P events.
Apply lean principles and systems thinking to lead projects and process-improvement initiatives.
Work with vendors or internal personnel to develop and build tools and fixtures for advanced manufacturing processes.