Data Center NPD Engineering Leader

Trane Technologies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 134,805 - 188,265; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an Engineering Manager, Data Center New Product Development, to lead the engineering team responsible for concept development, design, verification, and product line enhancements for Airside Data Center TCDC and VCDC products.

You will guide new product development activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure design solutions meet customer needs and business goals while driving year-over-year margin improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in design engineering is required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including experience leading a team of engineers, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of new product development engineering for Airside Data Center TCDC and VCDC products.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and designers supporting new product development activities, providing clear direction, priority setting, coaching, and day-to-day leadership.
• Manage team performance and engagement through regular feedback, goal setting, development planning, and ongoing communication.
• Support talent development through coaching, mentoring, training, and succession planning to build individual capability and overall team effectiveness.
• Partner with Human Resources and functional leadership on hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and other people-related matters.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment that promotes engagement, inclusion, continuous improvement, and strong business results.
• Align team resources and individual assignments to meet business priorities while supporting employee growth and development.
• Lead concept development, design, and design verification activities for new products and major product enhancements.
• Support larger engineering projects that improve the capability, performance, manufacturability, and competitiveness of the TCDC and VCDC platforms.
• Drive new and unique design improvements that enhance product performance, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and implement opportunities for year-over-year margin improvement.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to develop accurate drawings, models, documentation, and product configurations in support of development programs.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, manufacturing, product management, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support business objectives.
• Lead engineering changes for new and existing products, including documentation updates, design reviews, and design standardization efforts.
• Support problem solving and root cause analysis for design, quality, and reliability issues.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed with quality, accuracy, and urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Incorporate manufacturing, production, and field feedback into future product designs and product line improvement initiatives.

Skills

Product design engineering

CAD/model-based design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking an Engineering Manager, Data Center New Product Development, to lead the engineering team responsible for concept development, design, verification, and product line enhancements for Airside Data Center TCDC and VCDC products.

You will guide new product development activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure design solutions meet customer needs and business goals while driving year-over-year margin improvement.