Engineering Manager, Sustaining & Lifecycle

Trane Technologies plc; Colorado; On-site; USD 111,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Family building benefits

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc seeks an Engineering Manager to lead Sustaining & Lifecycle Engineering for its HVAC portfolio. You will guide the post-launch technical strategy for air- and water-cooled chillers, driving ongoing evolution to boost performance, reliability, and customer value.

You will mentor engineers, foster an inclusive culture, and coordinate resource plans. This leadership role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ensuring on-time delivery and compliant product validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with proven leadership in engineering teams.
• 5+ years in an engineering role with leadership of technical teams or complex projects.
• Experience in a formal management role is highly preferred.
• Hands-on design experience in product development or sustaining engineering within heavy industrial HVAC or related manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own post-launch technical strategy for air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and drive evolution.
• Lead VAVE initiatives with cross-functional teams to improve cost and quality without compromising reliability.
• Serve as escalation point for complex quality, reliability, and manufacturability issues with robust design solutions.
• Oversee product testing, validation, DFMEAs, and hands-on lab work to ensure compliance and performance.
• Collaborate with NPD, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing to implement engineering changes seamlessly.

Skills

Hands-on design

DFMEA

Root cause analysis

HVAC industry knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical 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: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Engineering Manager to lead our high-performing Sustaining & Lifecycle Engineering team. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will not just maintain our market-leading air‑cooled / water‑cooled chiller products, you will champion their continuous evolution and long‑term success. You will have the unique opportunity to lead a talented team of engineers, drive significant product improvements, and ensure our portfolio remains the benchmark for quality, reliability, and performance in the HVAC industry.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Strategic Product Leadership & Evolution (40%)
• Drive Product Strategy: Own the post‑launch technical strategy for our air‑cooled chiller portfolio. Proactively identify and execute design‑driven projects that enhance product performance, reduce costs, and increase customer value.
• Champion VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering): Lead the ideation, assessment, and execution of VAVE initiatives, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful cost and quality improvements without compromising reliability.
• Resolve Complex Technical Challenges: Serve as the ultimate engineering escalation point for complex quality, reliability, and manufacturability issues, ensuring root causes are identified and robust design solutions are implemented.
• Team Leadership & Development (35%)
• Mentor & Develop Talent: Cultivate a world‑class engineering team by providing clear guidance, coaching, and career development opportunities for product engineers.
• Foster an Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: Build a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and effective collaboration.
• Resource Management: Create, maintain, and communicate project and resource allocation plans, aligning team capacity with key business priorities to ensure on‑time execution of critical projects.
• Technical & Operational Excellence (25%)
• Ensure Compliance & Quality: Oversee all activities required to ensure our products meet or exceed performance standards, regulatory requirements (UL, AHRI, etc.), and internal quality goals.
• Oversee Product Validation: Manage product testing and certification processes, ensuring all design changes are rigorously validated through DVP&Rs, DFMEAs, and hands‑on lab testing.
• Cross‑Functional Execution: Partner closely with New Product Development (NPD), Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing leaders to ensure the seamless and efficient implementation of engineering changes.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically & internationally as needed (approximately 10%).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or a related technical discipline) and at least 5‑years of experience in an engineering role, with a proven track record of leading technical teams or complex projects, is required.
• Experience in a formal management role is highly preferred.

Essential Skills or Knowledge:

• Hands‑on design experience in product development or sustaining engineering within a heavy industrial, HVAC, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems (e.g., DFMEA, root cause analysis).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations relevant to industrial systems, such as UL, ISO, IEC, ASME, CRN, and AHRI.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$110,900.00 - $198,555.00

Compensation Type:

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.

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.

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.

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