Process Quality Engineer

Process Quality Engineer

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

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 2026