Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Automation Innovator

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies, Fort Smith, AR, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to support lean initiatives and process improvements for Commercial HVAC products. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and validating new equipment and processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor.

You will collaborate across teams to drive capital projects, optimize production capacity, and deliver robust manufacturing solutions using DFM/DFA, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer (or similar) in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering field preferred.
• Must have experience managing Automation, robotics, and controls related projects.
• Some travel (less than 10%) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Project Capital planning, Business Case creation, manages 5-Gate projects within budget and resources.
• 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 engineering principles to safety and ergonomic improvements.
• Lead problem solving projects for shop floor efficiency and tool/process improvements.
• Create reports and presentations for project status to stakeholders.
• Track and report productivity impacts of projects.
• Coordinate with resources to achieve strategic goals and support company objectives.
• Support operations with root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety, quality, and delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

DFM/DFA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trane Technologies, Fort Smith, AR, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to support lean initiatives and process improvements for Commercial HVAC products. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and validating new equipment and processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor.

You will collaborate across teams to drive capital projects, optimize production capacity, and deliver robust manufacturing solutions using DFM/DFA, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma methodology.