About the role
The NPD Quality Engineer proactively identifies product and process risks, ensures appropriate controls and validation plans are implemented, and provides hands-on support during prototype, pilot, launch, and ramp-up builds.

Key Responsibilities

As a NPD Quality Engineer, you'll be responsible for:
Represent Quality throughout the New Product Development process.
NPD Quality Planning & Risk Management
Participate in design reviews, manufacturing reviews, prototype builds, pilot builds, and production readiness reviews.
Identify potential product and manufacturing risks early in the development cycle.
Lead and/or support DFMEA and PFMEA activities , ensuring risks are translated into appropriate prevention and detection controls.
Ensure critical product characteristics and critical process parameters are identified and properly controlled.
Incorporate lessons learned from previous products, manufacturing defects, warranty issues, reliability findings, and customer complaints into new product development.
Challenge designs and processes where quality risks have not been adequately mitigated.

Requirements

We are looking for people who are proactive. If this is you, get in touch.
As a minimum you must have:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
At least 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering, NPD Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering,



or a related manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, Gage R&R;, process capability, and structured problem solving .
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production quality controls.
Experience supporting new product introduction, prototype, pilot, or production launch activities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work effectively across Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Testing, and Operations.
Visa and Fluent english.

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.
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 We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
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.

📌 NPD Quality Assurance - Temporary (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Carrier
📍 Santa Catarina