Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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About This Role

Commercial HVAC Operations is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at our Charlotte Factory Location. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for supporting and optimizing assembly line operations in for Air-Cooled Value Stream. This role involves overseeing process improvements, ensuring equipment reliability, driving productivity projects, and integrating cutting-edge technologies to meet operational goals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for driving operational excellence through collaboration, technical expertise, and innovative problem-solving.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers.
• Set clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies, acting as the technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
• Recommend, specify, and implement preventive maintenance procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement repairs, modifications and improvements to equipment and tooling.
• Oversee and ensure efficient operation of assembly lines, addressing any technical challenges.
• Provide guidance in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, refrigerant systems, pneumatic systems, and MES.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
• Lead productivity improvement projects aimed at reducing cycle times, waste, and costs while improving quality and throughput.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and Operational Excellence methodologies to optimize processes.
• Analyze data and provide actionable insights to enhance operational performance.
• Oversee programming, upgrades, and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Drive integration and improvement of MES to align with production requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute engineering projects in alignment with production goals.
• Manage budgets, resources, and timelines to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
• Communicate progress and results to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure adherence to all safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Promote a safe and efficient working environment across all manufacturing operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or facilities maintenance
• 1+ year of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with A/B Control Logix 5000, Siemens S7 PLC’s, various VFD motor controls.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
• Energetic, hands-on; able to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Experience applying Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers, and manufacturing management.
• Strong computer and system skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to effectively communicate, drive and execute projects, and ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to perform under stress and meet project timelines, work cooperatively, and respectfully with others, to lead others using project planning skills and documentation.

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

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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.

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Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 4 June 2026.

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