Lean Manufacturing Engineer Technician (On-Site)

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

401K match

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Kentwood, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support quality and manufacturing engineering processes, develop production documents, and drive process improvements on the shop floor.

You will create and review work instructions, ensure equipment runs at full capacity, apply Lean tools like RIEs and 9-Step Problem Solving, and contribute to reducing nonconformance while supporting prototyping and production tear downs.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD processes preferred.
• Familiar with Lean philosophy.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer systems (Email, Internet, Word, MRP).
• Knowledge of production and inspection tools and their application to engineering requirements desirable.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating instructions and blueprints/drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Self-motivated and able to adjust priorities.
• Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create and review work instructions and standard work documents.
• Verify equipment is operating at full capacity and producing quality output.
• Lead Lean initiatives and problem solving (RIEs, JDIs, 9-Step).
• Support elimination of internal and supplier nonconformance.
• Assist prototype builds and production tear downs as needed.
• Document downtime and develop root cause analyses for preventive and predictive programs.

Skills

CAD

Lean methods

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

MRP system

Microsoft Word

Job description

Trane Technologies in Kentwood, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support quality and manufacturing engineering processes, develop production documents, and drive process improvements on the shop floor.

You will create and review work instructions, ensure equipment runs at full capacity, apply Lean tools like RIEs and 9-Step Problem Solving, and contribute to reducing nonconformance while supporting prototyping and production tear downs.