Advance Quality Engineer

Trane Technologies; Vidalia (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

401K match

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

Job summary

Trane Technologies seeks a seasoned Quality/Reliability professional to lead cross-functional quality improvements in high-volume manufacturing. You will drive defect reduction, implement PFMEA/Control Plans/GS, and partner with NPD for manufacturing readiness across residential operations and suppliers.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, root-cause analysis, and mentoring teams to sustain continuous improvement. Travel up to 30% across the Americas is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in Quality, Reliability, or Product Development in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional quality improvement and cost-reduction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, COPQ, and warranty exposure across residential operations and suppliers.
• Use data analytics, field feedback, and structured problem-solving methods to identify issues and drive permanent corrective actions.
• Partner with NPD teams to embed Design for Quality and support manufacturing readiness for new product launches.
• Define and flow down critical quality requirements, including CTQs, KPIs, and GD&T, to plants and suppliers.
• Drive process validation activities such as PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, Safe Launch, and Run-at-Rate to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Coach and mentor quality engineers and cross-functional teams on quality tools, standard work, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

GD&T

PPAP

PDP/NPD/MRT

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Where Is The Work

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What You Will Do

• Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, COPQ, and warranty exposure across residential operations and suppliers.
• Use data analytics, field feedback, and structured problem-solving methods to identify issues and drive permanent corrective actions.
• Partner with NPD teams to embed Design for Quality and support manufacturing readiness for new product launches.
• Define and flow down critical quality requirements, including CTQs, KPCs, and GD&T, to plants and suppliers.
• Drive process validation activities such as PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans, Safe Launch, and Run-at-Rate to ensure manufacturing readiness and stable production.
• Coach and mentor quality engineers and cross-functional teams on quality tools, standard work, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Reliability, or Product Development in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading cross-functional quality improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Experience with stage-gate product development and manufacturing readiness processes such as PDP, NPD, MRT, and PPAP.
• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, GD&T, and root-cause methodologies.
• Ability to travel up to 30% across the Americas.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and the ability to turn quality data into business action.
• Strong collaboration and influence across cross-functional teams.
• Deep technical understanding of product and manufacturing quality.
• Proactive, results-driven approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$89,585.00 - $143,700.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive At Work And At Home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.