Lean Manufacturing Technician

Trane Italia; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support quality and manufacturing engineering processes, including creating production documents, process improvements, and nonconformance elimination at the on-site facility.

You will review work instructions, ensure equipment runs at full capacity, apply Lean methodologies, support Lean initiatives and prototype builds, perform tests, verify conformance, and contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD processes preferred.
• Lean philosophy knowledge.
• Proficient with MS Word/Office and MRP systems.
• Ability to read safety rules, maintenance instructions and blueprints.
• Strong interpersonal and team-oriented mindset.
• Self-motivated with ability to adapt priorities.
• Willing to participate in continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Create and review work instructions and standard work documentation for line function.
• Ensure equipment runs at full capacity and produces quality output.
• Apply Lean to troubleshoot production issues and drive improvements.
• Support Lean initiatives (RIEs, JDIs, 9-Step Problem Solving).
• Support elimination of nonconformance and improve reliability.
• Assist prototype builds and production tear downs as needed.
• Perform tests for component approval or nonconformance resolution.
• Verify product conformance to requirements.
• Use quality metrics to drive improvements.
• Document downtime, MTTR, and develop root-cause analysis for preventive/predictive programs.

Skills

CAD

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Teamwork

Adaptability

Blueprints

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Trane Technologies in Michigan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support quality and manufacturing engineering processes, including creating production documents, process improvements, and nonconformance elimination at the on-site facility.

You will review work instructions, ensure equipment runs at full capacity, apply Lean methodologies, support Lean initiatives and prototype builds, perform tests, verify conformance, and contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance