Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Carrier • Charlotte, NC

2d • $79,000 - $158,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a key technical resource supporting air‑cooled chiller manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, resolving complex production issues, and supporting new product introductions across mechanical assembly, electrical integration, controls systems, and product testing. Working as an individual contributor, this is a hands-on, highly visible role that requires spending significant time on the production floor, working directly with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to drive real-time problem resolution and continuous improvement. The role supports production ramp-up and increasing automation within the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Engineering Technology field).
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting electromechanical products in an assembly manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience across both mechanical and electrical systems.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering is strongly preferred to match senior technical expectations and target compensation structures.
• Prior experience working in HVAC, heavy industrial equipment, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and implementing or supporting manufacturing automation equipment in a production setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong collaborative communication skills with a proven tracking record of working smoothly alongside frontline production personnel and hourly workforces.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for air-cooled chiller production operations.
• Lead the resolution of complex manufacturing issues involving mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, controls, and testing processes.
• Work directly with production supervisors, operators, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues in real time on the factory floor.
• Identify and eliminate constraints impacting 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 electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls documentation to resolve software and electrical-related production issues.
• Apply a working knowledge of PLCs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems including refrigeration systems, piping, and structural assemblies.
• Improve assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and material presentation while collaborating 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 (DFM) feedback.
• Analyze and design manufacturing processes and operations sequencing to ensure full utilization of equipment, improving factory layout, flow, and capacity.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts to drive the resolution of manufacturing challenges.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training to junior engineers and production teams to build capability on the floor.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior