Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Carrier•Charlotte, NC

14d•$79,000 - $158,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on technical resource supporting air-cooled chiller manufacturing operations. The role improves manufacturing processes, resolves complex production issues, and supports new product introductions across mechanical assembly, electrical integration, controls systems, and product testing. This individual contributor position involves significant time on the production floor, working directly with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to solve problems in real time, support production ramp-up, and increase plant automation. The engineer balances technical process management with line-side plant support to help achieve operational excellence. The position is fully onsite in Charlotte, North Carolina, on first shift, with flexibility to work beyond 40 hours when production needs require it; straight-time overtime compensation is offered. The annual salary range is $79,000 to $158,000. The position may also be eligible for short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Carrier describes benefits including health care coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off and leave, disability coverage, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, and tuition assistance. Specific benefits may vary based on applicable laws and eligibility factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Schedule flexibility to work beyond 40 hours when necessary to support production needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting electromechanical products in an assembly manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
Demonstrated troubleshooting experience across mechanical and electrical systems.
10 or more years of manufacturing engineering experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in HVAC, heavy industrial equipment, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and implementing or supporting manufacturing automation equipment in production.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma continuous-improvement frameworks.
Strong collaborative communication skills and a track record of working effectively with frontline production personnel and hourly workforces.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day engineering support for air-cooled chiller production operations.
Lead resolution of complex manufacturing issues involving mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, controls, and testing processes.
Troubleshoot production issues in real time with production supervisors, operators, maintenance, and quality teams on the factory floor.
Identify and eliminate constraints affecting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and factory testing.
Lead root-cause investigations and continuous-improvement initiatives to improve product quality, throughput, and efficiency.
Troubleshoot control panels, wiring systems, sensors, actuators, and PLC-based systems; interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation to resolve production issues.
Troubleshoot mechanical systems, including refrigeration systems, piping, and structural assemblies.
Improve assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and material presentation in collaboration with Product Engineering to enhance manufacturability.
Support new product launches through process development, validation, and production readiness; participate in design reviews and provide Design for Manufacturability feedback.
Analyze and design manufacturing processes and operations sequencing to improve equipment utilization, factory layout, flow, and capacity.
Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to resolve manufacturing challenges.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to junior engineers and production teams.