Chief Engineer - Airside Products

Trane Limited; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Limited in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Chief Engineer for Airside Products. The role serves as the technical leader, ensuring product design integrity and fostering collaboration within the engineering team. Responsibilities include developing technology roadmaps, overseeing engineering projects, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 15 years of experience, with 5 years specifically in HVAC products. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering/product development experience.
• 5+ years in Airside or Unitary HVAC products.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate technology roadmaps.
• Oversee technology project portfolio.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams.

Skills

Technical communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Intellectual Property management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

page.Chief Engineer - Airside Products page is loaded## Chief Engineer - Airside Productsremote type: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.locations: Lexington, Kentuckytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 92601412Be 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 , and through our businesses including andLearn about our designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.We boldly go.**Where is the work:**Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.### At and through our businesses including and , 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. **What’s in it for you:**### **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.* ### 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.* ### Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.* ### Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.* ### Learn more about our benefits !### **Where is the work:** From Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires. **Job Summary:**### The Chief Engineer for the Airside Portfolio of products (including Air Handler Units, Fan Walls, Blower Coils, Fan Coils, Unit Ventilators, Unit Heaters, VAV Boxes, and similar HVAC products) serves as the technical leader for this portfolio. This individual ensures that Airside project teams design robust, reliable products and uphold all elements of product design integrity. This role also acts as a technical mentor, supporting the growth and development of the Airside Engineering team, and fosters an environment of collaboration.### Chief Engineers create, maintain, and oversee execution of technology roadmaps. They provide guidance to Airside Portfolio leaders on which technologies to pursue to meet future market needs and support sustainable business growth. In collaboration with the engineering leader, this role supports the implementation of an effective technical strategy through the Technology Plan and New Technology projects. The Chief Engineer acts as a technical coach for teams leading these initiatives.### This role is accountable for the technical integrity and quality of Engineering deliverables and partners closely with the Advanced Quality Planning team to ensure adherence to processes, rigorous design reviews, and technical standards.### **What you will do:*** ### Develop, maintain, and communicate technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.* ### Oversee the engineering technology project portfolio, ensuring New Technology projects address business priorities and deliver required outcomes.* ### Collaborate with Corporate Engineering teams to manage technology development and provide direction through technology roadmaps.* ### Ensure New Technology projects and Engineer to Order projects support the multi generation project plan and can be advanced into New Product Development projects.* ### Promote application of Intellectual Property to Airside products.* ### Partner with teams to define and implement Airside modeling and simulation strategy.* ### Promote consistent and robust design processes that result in design integrity. Coach teams in DFMEA, FRACAS, Design for Reliability, Design for Manufacturing, DVP&R, and documentation review processes.* ### Lead design review process and help teams develop a comprehensive Technical Management Plan. Ensure Subject Matter Experts participate in and approve the Design Reviews* ### Encourage adherence to product architecture and modularity principles in new product designs.* ### Mentor and develop engineering teams. Support the onboarding process. Collaborate with the Training and Development leader to create and deliver training content.* ### Champion continuous improvement in engineering tools, processes, and systems.* ### Support Quality project teams in root cause analysis effort.* ### Ensure teams understand the regulatory environment impacting Airside projects.* ### Foster strong collaborative relationships with engineering leaders, product managers, training and development leader, quality, AQP, portfolio engineering teams, and corporate engineering teams.* ### Expect occasional travel (including some international) of approximately 10% to 20%.### **What you will bring:*** ### Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and at least 15-years of engineering/product development experience (with at least 5-years of Airside or Unitary HVAC products) is required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.* ### A collaborative, results‐oriented approach with a strong focus on customer needs.* ### Ability to lead through influence, building trust and alignment across diverse teams.* ### Strong technical communication skills with ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.* ### Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve complex issues.* ### Experience developing and managing Intellectual Property.### **Compensation:**### ### Annual Total Pay Range: $94,000 - $223,000 USD. This position is bonus/incentive eligible.### 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.### **Equal Employment Opportunity:** 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.**Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:**$88,000.00 - $183,400.00**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.**Safety Sensitive Role:**NoThe 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