Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader, Thermo King

TKC Thermo King LLC; Davidson (NC); On-site; USD 163,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader to drive strategy across a multi-site footprint, supporting new product introductions and ongoing improvements. You will coach and develop AMEs, partner with plant leadership, quality, and operations to strengthen systems, raise capability, and deliver measurable business results.

Travel up to 50–75% and work locations include Davidson, NC or other North American sites; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10+ years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial discipline and 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in industrial environments preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop AME team to deliver strategic results.
• Oversee multi-site manufacturing footprint with >$1B revenue.
• Define concepts for new product introductions and enhancements using DFM/ DFA, FMEA, 7-Ways, Lean.
• Provide capital equipment governance across facilities.
• Collaborate with functions to improve manufacturability and integration.

Skills

NPI leadership

Project management

DFM/DFMA

FMEA

Lean

Multi-site mgmt

Team development

Cross-functional

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Where is the work: On-Site (5 days)

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader will be responsible for leading the advanced manufacturing engineering strategy and transformation for the business across a multi-site manufacturing footprint, supporting both new product introductions and ongoing product enhancement initiatives. This leader will coach and develop a team of manufacturing engineering professionals and subject matter experts while working closely with plant leadership, quality, operations, and cross-functional partners to strengthen manufacturing systems, improve operational capability, and deliver strategic business results.

This position has flexibility to be located at one of our multiple North-America manufacturing sites or headquarters in Davidson, NC. Preferred locations are Davidson, NC, Bloomington, MN, Greenville, SC, Hastings, NE, Arecibo, PR, Noblesville, IN, Fremont, Ohio or York, PA. This role requires travel up to 50–75% of the time.

Core Job Responsibilities Include (But are Not Limited To):

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing engineering professionals and subject matter experts to build organizational capability and deliver strategic business results.
• Lead a team of AMEs in support of a multi-site manufacturing footprint supporting a business with over $1B in annual revenue.
• Develop and define concepts and manufacturing processes for, and as an integral part of, all new product introductions and product enhancement programs, using advanced engineering techniques such as DFM / DFA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly), FMEA, 3P (Production, Preparation Process), 7-Ways, and Lean principles.
• Evaluate and implement innovative, cost effective, safe, manufacturing processes and techniques, which will improve the effectiveness of the manufacturing operations and business systems.
• These processes include welding, brazing, automation, coating, conveyance, refrigerant vacuum and charging, and general assembly.
• Develop manufacturing planning, initial tooling requirements and costs, capability requirements, control plans, and assessments, which facilitate the definition and specification of the manufacturing processes.
• Provide Capital equipment project governance across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems.
• Serve as a resource for cause / effect analyses, investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.
• Develop and implement manufacturing flows, workstation layouts and organization, and station controls, which optimize value added operations, operating costs, and product / process quality.
• Collaborate closely with various functional team members while enhancing design for manufacturability and ease of integration to manufacturing facility.
• Support the plant manufacturing, quality engineers along with operations in implementing and optimizing daily management systems.
• Project management knowledge and skills.
• Estimates the time and resources required to complete a project for self and cross-functional partners.
• Maintains and uses lines of communication with other areas to keep project on track.
• Utilizes common project management tools to track progress (Gantt charts, matrix, maps).
• Support Long Range Planning for the business to meet our customer and business objectives.
• Establish best practice and benchmarking management systems across AME/ME and other functions as appropriate.
• Lead the deployment and maturity path of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across the sites to improve the OEE% of the manufacturing equipment.
• Support Tooling Asset Management System maturity including both company and supplier owned tooling to assess and mitigate supply risks.

Education and/or Experience Required:

Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or Industrial discipline) and at least 10 years of manufacturing work experience required. Experience within an industrial environment preferred.

Required Skills:

• New product launch and project management experience.
• Knowledge of advanced quality and design for assembly and mfg. techniques.
• Knowledge of life cycle cost analysis, dimensional capability analysis, and capacity analysis.
• Knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance industry best practices
• Experience with the full life cycle of capital equipment and tooling projects
• Experience with multi-site mfg. operations
• Experience developing team members in technical and soft skills
• Basic computer skills
• Experience speaking in front of Sr. Leaders and Executives

Preferred Skills:

Automation, welding, brazing process, wastewater treatment, coating, refrigerant management & assembly experience.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$163,000.00 - $268,730.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

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

Disclaimer:

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

Safety Sensitive Role: Yes

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.

At Trane Technologies, we’re climate innovators with the courage to look at our world’s challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren’t afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well-being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share.

Learn more about what we do & how we do it.

Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it’s the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what’s possible for a more sustainable future.

Together, we know we can change the world.

With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life’s demands, and more – you’ll be supported to thrive at work and at home. Learn more about building a career with us.

At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]