Final Assembly Process Engineer - Lean & Scale-Up

Trane Technologies plc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer with 4+ years in HVAC or final assembly to own and improve manufacturing processes, develop routings, work instructions, and sustain high quality.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design Engineering to scale operations, support Lean initiatives, and read mechanical/electrical drawings while promoting safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• 4+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a final assembly environment.
• Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing principles (5S/6S, standard work, Kaizen participation).
• Experience supporting production directly on the shop floor.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and fluid drawings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve assigned final assembly manufacturing processes, from standard work development through execution and sustainment.
• Develop, maintain, and improve routings, work instructions, process flows, and visual standards.
• Provide daily, hands-on shop-floor support to troubleshoot process issues, defects, bottlenecks, and variability.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and fluid assembly drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Support line balancing, takt time and cycle-time analysis, workstation layout, and ergonomic improvements.
• Support basic tooling, fixtures, and work-cell improvements to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.
• Apply Lean manufacturing methodologies to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Lead and sustain 5S/6S initiatives, audits, corrective actions, and visual management within assigned areas.
• Use structured problem-solving tools (A3, root cause analysis, DMAIC) to drive measurable improvements.
• Operate effectively within ISO-based quality management systems and manufacturing controls.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Shop floor experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP

Job description

Trane Technologies plc in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer with 4+ years in HVAC or final assembly to own and improve manufacturing processes, develop routings, work instructions, and sustain high quality.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design Engineering to scale operations, support Lean initiatives, and read mechanical/electrical drawings while promoting safety and efficiency.