Transformation Project Engineer at Carrier in Charlotte, NC

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 seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Project Engineer to lead large-scale manufacturing transformation and industrialization projects supporting new product introduction and production expansion at the Charlotte facility. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex capital and manufacturing engineering projects that enable the successful launch of new products, increase production capacity, improve operational efficiency, and support the long-term growth strategy of the site.

The ideal candidate combines strong electrical and mechanical engineering expertise with exceptional project management skills and a passion for manufacturing excellence. This individual will work cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and external contractors to drive factory modernization, automation, equipment installation, and production readiness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership:

• Manage multiple large-scale capital and operational transformation projects simultaneously.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, resource plans, and business justifications.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and financial objectives.
• Drive project execution from design through commissioning and operational handoff.
• Track and communicate project status, risks, mitigation plans, and financial performance to leadership teams.

Manufacturing & Facility Transformation:

• Lead the installation, startup, commissioning, and validation of manufacturing equipment and production lines.
• Support facility modifications, utilities upgrades, automation deployment, and manufacturing layout optimization.
• Identify opportunities for automation, productivity improvements, and labor efficiency enhancements.
• Participate in factory expansion, capacity growth, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Engineering Leadership:

• Provide mechanical and electrical engineering expertise for manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of equipment, controls, and process-related issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers, OEMs, contractors, and engineering teams on equipment design, procurement, and deployment.
• Review engineering drawings, layouts, electrical schematics, and mechanical designs for manufacturability and operational effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Facilities, or Industrial Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and project management within an industrial environment
• 1+ years of experience leading factory transformations, capital projects, equipment installations, or industrialization initiatives
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, production systems, and facility infrastructure
• 3+ years of proven success managing project budgets, schedules, external contractors, and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs, robotics, or smart manufacturing technologies
• Experience supporting large-scale facility expansions or brownfield manufacturing transformations
• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, or engineered product manufacturing environments

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.

Other Compensation This position is 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: 24 August 2026

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