Aftermarket Product Development Manager

Carrier

Aftermarket Product Development Manager at Carrier developing new products in transport refrigeration industry. Leading cross-functional teams to meet safety and quality standards.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $96,000 - $192,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of new aftermarket products from concept to launch, ensuring they meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards
Capable of leading multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve aggressive project timeline and KPIs in cost, quality and performance
Work closely with Sales & Marketing and dealer network to gather key customer needs and establish value propositions
Collaborate with Engineering and Service to define and execute test plan, iterate design to improve functional performance and serviceability, and validate through field trials
Support Supply Chain in supplier selection, supplier sample qualification and new product introduction (NPI) forecast
Identify and develop IoT sensing, connectivity, and electrification solutions that enhance existing offerings
Service as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the Aftermarket offerings
Drive sustaining issue resolution and offer technical insight on existing products
Manage product lifecycle strategy and identify parts obsolescence risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
7+ years of product development experience in transport refrigeration / related HVAC-R / heavy duty trucking
3+ years experience in project management
Strong working knowledge of refrigeration systems and components
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent project management, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management systems (e.g., Windchill), ERP systems (e.g., JDE or SAP), and CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Zoom)
Able to travel occasionally to support field trials and customer visits
Experience in electrical design, power electronics, IOT sensing or battery power management components
Ability to think outside in and navigate through ambiguity to create innovative solutions
Self-driven, motivated and excels in a dynamic environment
Advanced degree in engineering (MS or higher)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

product developmentrefrigeration systemsproject managementelectrical designpower electronicsIoT sensingbattery power managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingproduct lifecycle management

Soft Skills

communicationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingself-drivenmotivatedability to navigate ambiguityinnovative thinkingleadershiporganizational skillstime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringAdvanced degree in engineering (MS or higher)