Design to Order Engineering Manager

Trane Technologies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,900 - 157,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies’ Design to Order Engineering Manager – HVAC leads a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver engineered-to-order HVAC solutions that meet customer and project requirements.

This first-level manager translates external inputs from customers, suppliers, and channel partners into clear internal requirements and executable deliverables, partnering across Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years engineering experience in HVAC or similar engineered product environments.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in an engineering setting.
• Experience supporting design-to-order product development and execution.
• Strong communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers for design-to-order HVAC products and customer-specific solutions.
• Translate external technical requirements into internal engineering actions and deliverables.
• Oversee engineering execution for custom HVAC products ensuring performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Drive engineering processes related to documentation, design reviews, change management, and release readiness.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations.
• Ensure custom product designs are feasible to manufacture, service, and sustain in production environments.
• Manage multiple priorities, schedules, and technical issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Support design changes from customer requests, field needs, supplier constraints, and evolving project requirements.
• Promote strong engineering rigor in requirement definition, design validation, risk identification, and problem-solving.
• Improve team effectiveness through talent development and performance management.
• Ensure outputs meet quality, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused team culture.

Skills

HVAC engineering

Leadership

Design-to-order

Cross-functional

Project management

Documentation

Systems integration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

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

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

What's In It For You

The Design to Order Engineering Manager – HVAC will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for delivering engineered-to-order HVAC solutions that meet unique customer, application, and project requirements. This first-level manager role is accountable for translating complex technical inputs from external stakeholders—including customers, suppliers, design firms, channel partners, and third-party engineering resources—into clear internal engineering requirements and executable deliverables. This leader will work closely with Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to ensure custom product solutions are technically sound, manufacturable, documented appropriately, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate brings strong HVAC engineering expertise, experience in design-to-order product environments, and a proven ability to lead people, manage change, and drive cross-functional execution.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers supporting design-to-order HVAC products and customer-specific solutions.
• Translate external technical requirements from customers, suppliers, design consultants, channel partners, and other third-party sources into actionable engineering specifications and internal work plans.
• Oversee engineering execution for custom and configured HVAC products, ensuring alignment with performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Drive disciplined engineering processes related to documentation, design reviews, change management, and release readiness.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Product Management, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to support successful project execution and product delivery.
• Ensure custom product designs are feasible to manufacture, service, support, and sustain in production environments.
• Manage multiple concurrent priorities, schedules, and technical issues in a fast-paced, high-variation product environment.
• Support issue resolution and design changes resulting from customer requests, field needs, supplier constraints, and evolving project requirements.
• Promote strong engineering rigor in requirement definition, design validation, risk identification, and problem-solving.
• Improve team effectiveness through talent development, performance management, workload prioritization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure engineering outputs meet applicable quality expectations, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal design practices.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused team culture.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in HVAC, thermal systems, refrigeration, custom equipment, or similar engineered product environments.
• 2+ years of leadership experience as a supervisor, team lead, project lead, or people manager in an engineering setting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting custom, configured, or design-to-order product development and execution.
• Experience translating external technical requirements into internal engineering actions, deliverables, and documentation.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems and components, including system integration, performance considerations, and application-specific design factors.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in manufacturing or product-based environments.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, design control, engineering change processes, and product release practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
• Proven organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$110,900.00 - $157,500.00

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.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on 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.