QA Manager

Quality Assurance ManagerCarrier 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.The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, customer, and industry standards while driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for quality assurance, quality control, supplier quality, customer quality, and quality systems activities. The Quality Assurance Manager partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Service teams to improve product quality, reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), enhance customer satisfaction, and support business growth initiatives.We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we'll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and facilitate quality improvement projectsImplement and sustain quality tools into daily manufacturing culture (5S, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA, etc.)Analyze operational data, identify opportunities for process optimization, quality improvement, and cost savingsDevelop and implement standard work procedures, improve consistency and reduce variability in operationsEducate lower-level and peer employees on how to apply quality tools and methodologies in business and manufacturing environments to drive best in class processes and productsCoach lower-level and peer employees on how to apply best practices related to quality control procedures to effectively evaluate an organization's productsPartner with Operations and Engineering to improve process capability and product qualityPrioritize safety and compliance with regulatory requirements in operational activitiesLead customer, ISO 9001, and ASME audits from the quality perspectiveSupport new product introduction (NPI), process validation, and risk management activities including FMEA and control plansBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree and 7+ years of quality management experience or Master's degree and 5+ years of quality management experienceLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt CertificationPreferred QualificationsTechnical writing to create, review, & approve protocols/reports, work instructions, forms, and SOPsWritten & verbal English communication skillsDrive & execute projects, meet project timelines, work cooperatively, lead by using project planning skills and documentationASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $143,000.00 - $286,000.00 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 CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.BenefitsHealth Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentivesRetirement BenefitsTime 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 vacationDisability: Short-term and long-term disabilityLife Insurance and Accidental Death and DismembermentTax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending AccountTuition AssistanceCarrier 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.