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Quality Process Engineer
Rua Santos Dias No. 1121, Senhora da Hora, Sao Mamede de Infesta, U21 4465-255 Matosinhos, Portugal
Role: Quality Process Engineer
Location: Porto, Portugal
Type of contract: permanent, full-time
Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We inventedthe modernair conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long history of developingnew technologies.
Addvolt, now part of Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, delivers advanced electrification technology, integrated power management and power electronics capabilities for transport refrigeration and auxiliary systems. Driving innovation in the electrification and decarbonization of onboard systems for refrigerated trailers, trucks,vansand containers,Addvoltempowers fleets to avoid fuel usage, reduce major emissions andoperateefficiently at a remarkably low noise level. By combiningAddvolt’sinnovative power solutions with Carrier Transicold’sexpertisein transport refrigeration, we are enhancing the value we deliver to fleets, original equipmentmanufacturersandlogisticsoperators worldwide. Together with Carrier, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable,efficientand intelligent cold chain.
We are looking for a Quality Process Engineer with a solid background in manufacturing quality and the ambition to grow into a leadership role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with production, taking ownership of quality challenges, and influencing cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
You will become the quality reference within the production area, ensuring that manufacturing processes are robust, risks are identified before they become problems, and new products are successfully transferred from engineering into production. As the team continues to grow, this role is expected to evolve into a people leadership position.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is technically strong in Quality but, above all, demonstrates the mindset and behaviours of a future leader.
The Ideal Candidate
You are someone who naturally takes ownership, enjoys solving problems and is comfortable making decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You Will Do
As a Quality Process Engineer, you will:
Act as the Quality representative within the manufacturing area, partnering daily with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and R&D.
Lead quality activities during the industrialization of new products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to serial production.
Identify process risks early and implement preventive actions to avoid quality issues.
Drive root cause investigations and lead cross-functional teams in implementing sustainable corrective actions.
Monitor manufacturing quality performance and promote initiatives that improve process capability, efficiency and product quality.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards, internal procedures and customer requirements.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, quality ownership and operational excellence across the manufacturing organization.
Coach and support production teams on quality best practices, helping develop a proactive quality mindset.
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to solve complex manufacturing challenges and continuously improve production processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or similar).
Minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, Process Quality or Quality Engineering within an industrial manufacturing environment.
Solid knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or industrialization activities.
Fluency in English and Portuguese - mandatory
You have:
Leadership potential and the ambition to grow into a people management role.
The ability to influence others without relying on formal authority.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.
A proactive mindset, always looking for opportunities to improve processes and prevent issues before they occur.
Confidence working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain.
Resilience, accountability and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a collaborative approach.
Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.
Equal Treatment and Non-Discrimination
Carrier is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination principles.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any otherapplicable protectedclass.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process,participatein an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needsin accordance withapplicable laws.
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Use of AI
Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.
Pay Range
€22,000.00-€44,000.00
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