Ben Blechman

About Ben Blechman

Engineering leader and program manager with nearly 20 years of experience driving innovation across Supply Chain, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations. I specialize in New Product Development and continuous improvement, with a proven track record in cost reduction, disciplined execution, and aligning global teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions at scale.I thrive in complex, fast‑moving environments that demand anticipation of challenges, consensus building, and stewardship of multi‑million‑dollar portfolios. My leadership approach emphasizes mentorship, strategic clarity, and cross‑functional alignment to translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.Career HighlightsLed Carrier’s Engineering Services organization, overseeing PLM, CAD, software, and laboratory tool development across global engineering teams.Served as Program Manager for a unified screw compressor platform spanning U.S. and China factories, featured in the award‑winning Carrier AquaForce® 30XV Air‑Cooled Chiller.Directed the Design‑to‑Value organization, delivering cost‑effective design solutions through close Engineering and Supply Chain collaboration.Managed and developed engineering teams of up to 15 direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Engineering Services

   carrier

   Mar 2024 — Present · Syracuse, NY, US

   Overseeing the Windchill PLM, Creo CAD, centralized Engineering Software, and Cost Engineering teams within a single department focused on providing a broad range of services to the larger Engineering community at Carrier.

Education

• Cornell University

  MEng, Mechanical Engineering

  2007 — 2008

• Cornell University

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering