Lean Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Trane Technologies; Arecibo (PR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for 2nd shift on-site to plan, direct, and optimize manufacturing processes at the site level. You will supervise technicians, lead continuous improvement efforts, and coordinate new technology transfers with lean and ISO standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSIE, BSME, BSEE).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent presentation and communications skills (English/Spanish).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Supervises Manufacturing Technicians and Utilities staff to meet quality, production, cost, and delivery goals.
• Manages attendance and timecards in Kronos and documents discrepancies.
• Leads process mapping, FMEA, and problem-solving initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Implements lean principles and trains others in lean methods.
• Plans for new technology transfers and new product introductions within time and cost bounds.
• Supports facility’s strategic plan, 5S, ISO, and ergonomics initiatives.
• Analyzes workforce utilization, space, workflow; designs equipment layout for efficiency.
• Coordinates capital plan projects and ensures timely implementation.
• Trains employees in Lean and ISO procedures; ensures safety compliance.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and supports 5S and other initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

ISO knowledge

Lean methods

EIT

DFT theory

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Trane Technologies is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for 2nd shift on-site to plan, direct, and optimize manufacturing processes at the site level. You will supervise technicians, lead continuous improvement efforts, and coordinate new technology transfers with lean and ISO standards.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.