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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 corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.
About this Role
Carrier is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to creating safe, sustainable, and high-performance environments. We are seeking a Process Quality Engineer to support our manufacturing facility in Athens, GA.
This role is a hands-on, plant-based position responsible for improving product and process quality, driving operational excellence, and supporting production teams. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Service teams to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Drive scrap reduction and improve first-pass yield (FPY) across manufacturing processes
Support daily production activities, including defect resolution and non-conforming material management
Perform Gemba walks and partner with production teams to review quality metrics and resolve issues in real time
Lead and participate in cross-functional improvement projects focused on process reliability and product quality
Investigate and resolve customer claims and field issues, ensuring feedback is integrated into manufacturing processes
Conduct process audits and internal ISO audits to ensure compliance with quality standards
Utilize tools such as PFMEA, control plans, and quality systems to identify and mitigate risk
Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Operations to address root cause and corrective actions
Support monthly reporting and quality performance tracking
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Minimum 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial operations environment with exposure to quality systems, process improvement, and root cause analysis
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a production or plant setting
Ability to analyze and solve quality or process-related issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams
Experience in automotive or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
Background in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering
Experience with data analytics, data systems, or process automation
Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (e.g., PFMEA, PPAP, root cause analysis)
ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA) or ISO auditing experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Additional Information
This is a fully onsite role based in a manufacturing plant environment in Athens, GA
The role requires significant time on the production floor working alongside operations teams
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsorship is available
Pay Range
The annual salary for this position is between $64,500.00 - $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.Other Compensation
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.Benefits
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.
Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process
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 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, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 22 May 2026Job Applicant's Privacy Notice
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
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