Quality Process Engineer

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 invented   the modern   air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long history of developing   new 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,   vans   and containers,   Addvolt   empowers fleets to avoid fuel usage, reduce major emissions and   operate   efficiently at a remarkably low noise level. By combining   Addvolt’s   innovative power solutions with Carrier Transicold’s   expertise   in transport refrigeration, we are enhancing the value we deliver to fleets, original equipment   manufacturers   and   logistics   operators worldwide. Together with Carrier, we are accelerating the transition to a more sustainable,   efficient   and 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.

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.

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.

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