NPI Staff Engineer

About this role

The NPI (New Product Introduction) Staff Engineer supports the industrialization and launch of new products at a Carrier manufacturing facility, assisting with validations of MCS and pilot runs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products from the manufacturing engineering perspective
• Driving design for manufacture and field service throughout the development process
• Developing cutting edge manufacturing processes
• Identifying equipment and executing capital plans to meet new program
• Communicating program status to various levels of the company
• Applying fundamental knowledge of Mechanical, electrical engineering, Industrial engineering or controls engineering. Developing, evaluating, and documenting manufacturing processes that improve manufacturability and eliminate process inefficiencies.
• Collaborating with configuration control and design engineering regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods.
• Conferring with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or material purchase, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.
• Working closely with production to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.
• Designing and developing manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.
• Trouble shooting and resolving technical problems.
• Proactively eliminate EHS hazards and ensure that work areas are always safe.
• Leading or Participating in Kaizen teams and 3P events
• Understanding of lean principles and systems thinking is needed to effectively lead the projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Working with Vendors or internal personnel to develop and build new tools and fixtures for advanced manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, design, or NPI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering is a plus
• Experience with product launches in high-growth environments.
• Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly
• Proactive and results-driven; thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Design of experiments and data analysis technique knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft; Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with diverse audiences including cross-functional team members, senior leaders, global suppliers, and external customers including service managers and technicians.
• Experience working in a team environment
• Organized with strong attention to detail

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.

Other Compensation

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

Employees are eligible for benefits, including

• 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

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.