Associate Director - Operations Engineering Leader

About this role

Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world‑class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day.

Join us and we can make a difference together.

Manages a department that includes multiple teams led by managers and/or supervisors in General Engineering. Establishes the key priorities in workflow processes, and oversees the execution of resource allocations to ensure optimization of strategy and implementation.

As the Associate Director of Engineering, you will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Your responsibilities will include supervising teams, researching new products, and ensuring successful project delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and other management personnel.

• Develop strategies for project execution.
• Manage project budgets effectively.
• Coordinate project activities across teams.

• Provide technical support to the Materials Management team during RFP initiatives.
• Administer the effective use of outsource products.
• Develop prototype designs using required techniques and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain an inventory and ensure availability of necessary equipment, tools, test equipment, and prototype parts.

• Support implementation and improvement projects in Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
• Collaborate with local units in Mexico and other divisions and enterprise units worldwide.
• Work with technical documentation (mechanical, electrical, and software) to assess designs and address issues.
• Manage ambiguity and translate it into solutions.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams during projects supporting fulfillment strategy and technology implementation within fulfillment operations.

• Design and implement cost‑effective, robust new products.
• Collaborate with customers and sales teams to identify product requirements and specifications.
• Partner with manufacturing to ensure high‑quality product production.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years experience leading and managing of teams
• 5+ years experience in Project Management

• Master’s Degree in industrial engineering, Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering
• Black Belt, Green Belt,
• ERP Planning (SAP, JD Edwards)