Manufacturing Engineer

Trane Supply; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Supply in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to support manufacturing for Commercial HVAC products. You will lead capital projects, manage multi-gate programs, and drive productivity through data-driven problem solving.

This role emphasizes lean methods, safety improvements, and process validation across equipment and tools. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background with 3+ years in manufacturing, experience with automation projects, and strong CAD/design

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred; experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years in a Manufacturing Engineer role in manufacturing.
• Experience managing automation, robotics, and controls projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project capital planning and business case creation.
• Manage 5-Gate projects ensuring milestones and budget compliance.
• Drive productivity and training through problem solving.
• Conduct tests or trials of tools, equipment, and processes.
• Create/update Standard Work Charts, JBSs, Work Instructions, PFMEAs.
• Evaluate production capacities and safety/ergonomic improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop new tools and processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Leadership

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

MS Office

Job description

**Job Summary:**This role supports manufacturing functions for Commercial HVAC products at Trane’s Fort Smith, Arkansas facility. The Manufacturing Engineer will assist with complex technical issues and finding rapid solutions. They will support lean activities and process improvements through the planning, facilitation, and implementation of projects in alignment with strategic goals and metrics for plant safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The Manufacturing Engineer II is also responsible for the implementation and validation of new equipment and processes throughout the business to improve plant performance using advanced engineering techniques such as DFM / DFA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly), FMEA, 3P (Production, Preparation Process), 7-Ways, and Lean Six Sigma Methodology **Responsibilities:*** Project Capital planning, Business Case creation,* Manages 5-Gate projects including Business Case, Capital, Expense, and resources to assure milestones are met timely and within the approved budget and resource plan* Drives productivity and business growth through problem solving, coaching, and training* Conduct tests or trials of tools, equipment, and processes* Create and update Standard Work Charts, JBSs, Work Instructions, PFMEAs* Evaluate production capacities* Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices on safety and ergonomic improvements.* Lead problem solving projects to support the shop floor and develop new or improved tools and processes (workstation design, material presentation, etc.)* Create reports and presentations to update stakeholders and management on project status and progress* Track and report productivity impacts of projects* Coordinates with resources throughout the larger organization to achieve strategic goals and participate in a cooperative effort to support the company’s goals* General duties to work with the operations team driving root cause and corrective actions for issues pertaining to safety, quality, and customer delivery driving the implementation – Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering fundamentals. **Key Competencies:*** Ability to be a group leader of cross-functional teams* Ability to work with widely varying personalities* Extensive computer skills: Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)* Capable of analyzing data in order to make data driven conclusions and decisions* 3D Modeling and design (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD)* Ability to create drawings in compliance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5* Ability to conduct various types of structural analysis using by-hand and computer assisted methods* Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and welding techniques* Fluent ability to create manufacturing and assembly processes and tools* Extensive understanding and ability to utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and engineering principles to develop robust manufacturing processes the first time* Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems such as Hydraulics, Pneumatics and various power drives (e.g. gears, chain & sprocket, belt & sheave, etc.)* Fundamental understanding of electrical power* Fundamental understanding industrial automation and controls systems **Qualifications:*** Minimum 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer (or similar) in a manufacturing environment* Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering field preferred, experience in lieu of degree will be considered* Must have experience managing Automation, robotics, and controls related projects* Some travel (less than 10%) may be required**Faixa Salarial Base Anual ou Faixa de Remuneração Base por Hora:**$60,000.00 - $86,169.99**Tipo de Remuneração:**Salário**Elegível para Incentivo:**No**Elegível para Comissão de Vendas**No**Aviso Legal**Esforçamo-nos para oferecer uma remuneração competitiva para esta posição, ajustada a uma variedade de fatores. A remuneração efetiva dependerá de elementos como senioridade, mérito, localização geográfica, formação acadêmica, experiência, exigências de viagem e designação sindical. Nossa faixa de remuneração é geralmente baseada na média nacional do país. Além disso, os benefícios podem variar conforme a região, alinhamento de negócios, participação sindical e status do colaborador.**Prospere no trabalho e em casa:** * Os benefícios entram em vigor NO PRIMEIRO DIA para você e sua família, incluindo plano de saúde e programas de bem-estar integral que oferecem incentivos generosos – OUSAMOS CUIDAR!* Os benefícios para formação familiar incluem cobertura para fertilidade e assistência à adoção/gestação por substituição.* As folgas remuneradas incluem até 15 dias de férias, feriados remunerados, licença médica e opções adicionais para apoiar o trabalho voluntário e a licença parental.* Contribuição equivalente ao 401K, oportunidades de educação e treinamento por meio de programas da empresa, além de auxílio para mensalidades escolares e apoio à dívida estudantil. Aviso: Os benefícios oferecidos podem variar de acordo com a localidade, bem como com convenções coletivas e regulamentações locais/estaduaisFunção Sensível à Segurança:YesA empresa designa determinadas funções como Sensíveis à Segurança. Funções Sensíveis à Segurança podem exigir que você seja aprovado em exames adicionais de detecção de drogas. Esta é uma Função Sensível à Segurança:Oferecemos remuneração competitiva e benefícios e programas abrangentes. Somos um empregador que oferece igualdade de oportunidades; todos os candidatos qualificados serão considerados para emprego independentemente de raça, cor, religião, sexo, orientação sexual, identidade de gênero, nacionalidade, gravidez, idade, estado civil, deficiência, condição de veterano protegido ou qualquer outra condição legalmente protegida.