Quality and Test Engineering Manager

About This Role

Quality and Test Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of product quality and manufacturing test strategy within the factory, ensuring products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards while driving operational excellence.

• Lead the factory Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal requirements.
• Own key quality metrics (e.g., CEPPM, COPQ, FPY) and drive corrective action rigor across functions.
• Support audits (internal and external) and drive closure of findings.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA), 8D investigations, and systemic corrective actions.
• Partner with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to improve end‑to‑end product quality.
• Own manufacturing test strategy, including development, validation, and optimization of test processes.
• Ensure availability, capability, and uptime of all test equipment and systems.
• Oversee implementation of engineering changes (ECOs) and ensure test coverage aligns with product updates.
• Drive improvement in test efficiency, cycle time, and coverage to prevent escapes.
• Lead development of test specifications, fixtures, and automation solutions.
• Lead and develop a cross‑functional team (Quality Engineers, Test Engineers, Inspectors, Technicians).
• Set clear performance expectations and align team objectives with factory goals.
• Build technical capability in test systems, quality methods, and problem‑solving.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and high‑performance behaviors.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in Quality Engineering.
• OR
• Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering and 3+ years of experience in people management.

• Lean or Six Sigma Certifications.
• Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (8D/DMAIC).
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience with PPAP.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Cross‑functional experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Applications.
• Experienced with automated test systems and test software platforms.

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500 and $234,500 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is entitled to short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

• 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.

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment 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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, Carrier will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 20 July 2026.

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