Manufacturing Engineer – HVAC

## Manufacturing Engineer – HVACApplyremote type:
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26: 16402 Highway 515 North, Ellijay, Georgia, 30540time type:
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** About Carrier
** Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share.

We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit  or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
* ** Position Summary
** The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for HVAC products within a Carrier production facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving continuous improvement in cost, throughput, and product quality. The engineer works cross-functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, and product engineering teams to support production goals and new product introductions.  
** Key Responsibilities*
* ** Process Development & Optimization**  + Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes for HVAC units (e.g., air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces).  + Optimize assembly lines, fabrication processes, and material flow to improve efficiency and reduce waste.  + Develop standard work, process documentation, and work instructions.  + Conduct time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.  
** Continuous Improvement**  + Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, 5S, waste reduction, etc.).  + Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC metrics).  + Analyze production data and implement corrective actions for process inefficiencies.  
** Production Support**  + Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions on the production floor.  + Provide daily engineering support to production supervisors and operators.  + Collaborate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.  
** New Product Introduction (NPI)**  + Support the launch of new HVAC products into production.  + Develop tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements.  + Validate manufacturing processes through trials, pilot builds, and capability studies.  
** Quality & Compliance**  + Ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.  + Support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).  + Work closely with quality teams to reduce defects and improve yields.  
** Equipment & Tooling**  + Specify, design, and procure manufacturing equipment and tooling.  + Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment.  + Improve automation where applicable.  
** Safety & Ergonomics**  + Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a strong safety culture.  + Evaluate ergonomics and implement improvements to reduce risk of injury.  
** Required Qualifications**  + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or engineering field.  + 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment  + 2+ years of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.  + 2+ years of

Experience with manufacturing processes such as assembly, brazing, sheet metal, and testing.  
** Preferred Qualifications**  + Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office tools.  + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.  + Experience in HVAC manufacturing or similar products.  + Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.  + Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).  +

Experience with automation and robotics.  + Knowledge of regulatory standards (UL, ISO, OSHA).  
** Key Competencies**  + Strong technical and mechanical aptitude  + Effective communication and teamwork skills  + Project management capability  + Data-driven decision making  + Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment  
** Work Environment**  + Manufacturing plant setting with exposure to production equipment and noise.  + Frequent interaction with production floor personnel.  + Ability to spend significant time walking, standing, and supporting operations.  
** Performance Metrics**  + Production efficiency (OEE)  + Scrap and rework reduction  + Downtime reduction  + Cost savings initiatives  + Safety incident reduction  + On-time product launches
** Pay Range
** The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $ annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the…