Manufacturing Engineer

at  Trane Technologies

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We’re a team that dares to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
This role is designated as On-site. This is a safety sensitive role.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate, organize and supervise all production process methods and manufacturing engineering activities that enable production. This includes sustaining engineering, new product launch processes and continuous improvement activities. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all production processes to drive quality and efficiency and to develop manufacturing plans which improve operations competitiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Engineering.
• Preferred experience with project management or project launch.
• 2+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Poke-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, etc.)
• Ability to quickly determine root cause utilizing 8D’s and 5 why tools.
• Ability to quickly assess manufacturing issues related to design and tolerancing.
• Knowledge of basic design and manufacturing datum development and its effect in manufacturing processes
• Low/High Voltage knowledge and troubleshooting.
• PLC programming a plus.

• Owns commissioning Manages MOC (management of change) of new equipment into production by creating factory layouts, process maps, capability studies, equipment work instructions, run offs, and conducts training.
• Assumes responsibility for plant and site layout during re-arrangements.
• Drives engineering principles and discipline through mentoring, training and project reviews including: PFMEA, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Dynamic Control Plans (DCP), Project Management and Simultaneous Engineering
• Develops and implements recommendations for Improving Efficiency and Profitability of Plant
• Ensures all equipment meets OSHA compliant safety regulations.
• Manages all new product introductions with disciplined up-front manufacturing involvement and program management deliverable execution.
• Coordinates activities of sub-contractors and service reps
• Manages, develops, and improves all manufacturing standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.
• Manages and Supports assembly process and manufacturing execution systems (AES)
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assumes project responsibilities for Capital spends, Business Case Creation, PPM (project portfolio management) creations and Business Case Approvals, Capital Project Timing and Implementation, expense spending and budgeting.
• Supports Labor and O/H productivity SCRUM meetings with internal plant associates to meet AOP (annual operating plan) goal.
  • Supports Material VA/VE meetings and savings with sourcing group and purchasing. • Implements product changes and process changes on the production floor related to risk elimination, cost improvement projects, production demand, workstation design, material presentation, etc.