Manufacturing Systems Co-op: MES & Process Improvement

Trane Technologies plc; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401K match

Tuition assistance

Student debt support

Job summary

Trane Technologies in La Crosse, WI is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement sustainable production processes. You will lead cross-functional efforts to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency while resolving design and process issues and supporting MES configuration.

You will design and improve manufacturing layouts, standard work, and controls; coordinate with EHS for safety compliance; and mentor teams as processes evolve with MES integrations.

Qualifications

• PFMEA experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design.
• Effective communication at multiple levels with ability to build relationships.
• Growth mindset with desire to expand technical skillset.
• Candidates without a 4-year degree are encouraged to apply; practical experience and alignment with leadership principles prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Resolve manufacturing process and product design issues through investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.
• Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve operations.
• Design manufacturing flow lines, layouts, and station controls to optimize efficiency and product quality.
• Uphold standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.
• Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets specifications.
• Serve as a voice of the customer for input for new design development.
• Partner with on-site EHS to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations per OSHA.
• Work with factory staff to configure MES as processes and products change; troubleshoot MES issues and train users.
• Translate customer requirements into MES development requests and test them.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Results oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Tools

PFMEA

MES

Job description

Trane Technologies in La Crosse, WI is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement sustainable production processes. You will lead cross-functional efforts to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency while resolving design and process issues and supporting MES configuration.

You will design and improve manufacturing layouts, standard work, and controls; coordinate with EHS for safety compliance; and mentor teams as processes evolve with MES integrations.