Design Excellence Leader

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CAN01: Carrier-Syracuse, NY 6304 Carrier Parkway , East Syracuse, NY, 13057 USA

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering leader to fill the role of Design Excellence Leader. As a key member of our central Engineering function, you will lead and manage core methodologies that ensure our products are developed to be reliable, safe, meeting all requirements, and with limited sensitivity to variation.  The Design Excellence Leader will act a key subject matter expert responsible for the deployment, execution, and auditing of Engineering standards and processes as well as good engineering principles. This role also leads a network of Robust Design Leaders dispersed across sites and organizations at Carrier.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency and experience in Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Design Excellence, Problem Solving techniques, and Project Management. Knowledge and experience in multiple tools that are typically utilized in product development, for example, FMEA, Risk Management, Design of Experiments, Test & Reliability, SPC, PPAP, and new product development stage gate processes.

• Leadership and Management: Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive improvement and standardization by implementing effective processes. Direct experience running cross-functional new product development programs. Experience in leading and managing design initiatives across global design centers. Able to train and influence technical teams.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills to provide technical assistance, assessment, and training for new product development programs. Ability to promote lessons learned and best practices sharing. Ability to communicate across language, cultural, and organizational levels is a must.

• Collaboration and Networking: Ability to leverage and continuously develop peer-to-peer interactions with RDL colleagues across Carrier to share best practices and lessons learned

Role Purpose:

• Provide Expertise, Coaching, and Consulting:
  • Participate in the development, maintenance, and interpretation of policies and standard work for engineering. 
  • Provide training and support for development teams in applying design standards, methods, tools, and concepts.
  • Provide processes, training, and tools for: Systems Engineering, Requirements Gathering, Critical Parameter Management, FMEA, conducting Design Reviews, Problem Solving techniques, Project Management, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Test & Reliability, and new product development deliverables. 

• Leadership and Change Agent:
  • Chair or participate as necessary on project review boards and design review boards; assist teams to drive product development deliverables to completion. 
  • Drive improvement and standardization by implementing effective processes that help product teams deliver robust products. 
  • Promote regular Carrier-wide networking events to allow Robust Design Leads to leverage and continuously develop peer-to-peer interactions. 

• Execution and Implementation:
  • Formulate and execute plans to close identified skills gaps in Engineering, aligned with Carrier University. 
  • Maintain the core process for identification and selection of Robust Design Leaders. Provide training on the RDL role, purpose, and core responsibilities.
  • Follow up to ensure each RDL has a local plan in place. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of professional engineering or design experience
• 5+ years of experience in new mechanical / hardware product development
• 3+ years of experience with a stage-gate product development process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or Quality
• Certified in APQP or Design for Six Sigma Black Belt certified.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

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Pay Range:

$133,319 - $232,919 Annually

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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