Quality Engineer

Trane Technologies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave support

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Columbia, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer to serve as the quality representative on cross-functional teams and drive quality through NPD, VAVE, ETO, DTO, and design specials. You will define quality criteria for prototypes and production, review drawings, and develop control plans with manufacturing.

Responsibilities include APQP, PFMEA/DFMEA reviews, process validation, supplier quality, and root-cause analysis to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality engineering or related fields.
• Experience supporting cross-functional product or process projects in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality tools: FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, capability analysis, RCA.
• Experience with NPI, changes, validation, and production launch support.
• Proficient with standard quality systems and documentation practices.
• Experience with electrical components and assemblies preferred.
• ERP/MRP, PLM, or quality management systems a plus.
• ASQ certification or similar credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as quality representative on cross-functional teams for initiatives such as NPD, VAVE, ETO, and DTO.
• Ensure quality requirements are identified and flowed into development activities.
• Participate in project reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, and gate approvals.
• Lead or support APQP, control plan development, PFMEA/DFMEA reviews, and process validation.
• Define quality criteria for prototypes, pilots, pre-production, and production launches.
• Review drawings, specs, tolerances, and CTQ characteristics with design engineering.
• Develop control plans, inspection methods, test plans, and quality controls with manufacturing.
• Lead development of inspection plans and quality acceptance criteria.
• Support supplier quality for new components and design changes.
• Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone analysis.
• Monitor quality metrics and communicate risks and mitigations.
• Support qualification of new products, processes, tooling, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with customers, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Review deviations, concessions, and change-related quality docs.
• Assist with PPAP, first article inspection, capability studies, MSA, and validation docs.
• Provide quality support during launch, early production, and field issue follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvement to improve reliability, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Quality engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

FMEA

Control plans

APQP

PFMEA/DFMEA

Process validation

Root cause analysis

Education

ASQ certification

Tools

ERP/MRP

PLM

Quality management systems

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

On-Site (5 days)

What's In It For You

Supports cross-functional project teams to ensure quality is designed, developed, and implemented into products and processes from concept through launch and post-launch support. This role partners with engineering, operations, sourcing, and project management on initiatives such as NPD, VAVE, ETO, DTO, design specials, and other business-critical projects. The engineer helps reduce risk, improve manufacturability, ensure compliance, and drive robust problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the quality representative on cross-functional project teams for NPD, VAVE, ETO, DTO, design specials, and similar initiatives.
• Ensure quality requirements are identified, documented, and flowed into product and process development activities.
• Participate in project reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, and gate approvals.
• Lead or support APQP, control plan development, PFMEA/DFMEA reviews, and process validation activities as applicable.
• Define product and process quality criteria for prototypes, pilot builds, pre-production, and production launch.
• Partner with design engineering to review drawings, specifications, tolerances, and critical-to-quality characteristics.
• Work with manufacturing and operations teams to develop control plans, inspection methods, test plans, and quality controls.
• Lead the development of inspection plans and quality acceptance criteria
• Support supplier quality activities related to new components, design changes, and cost-reduction projects.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone analysis.
• Monitor project quality metrics and communicate risks, issues, and mitigation actions to stakeholders.
• Support qualification of new products, special designs, components, materials, processes, process equipment, and tooling.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customers, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
• Review and approve deviation requests, concession activities, and change-related quality documentation when required.
• Assist with PPAP, first article inspection, capability studies, measurement system analysis, and validation documentation where applicable.
• Provide quality support during launch, early production, and field issue follow-up.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, product quality, or project quality.
• Experience supporting cross-functional product or process projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, capability analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with new product introduction, product changes, validation, and production launch support.
• Proficiency with standard quality systems and documentation practices.
• Experience with electrical components and assemblies is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, PLM, or quality management systems is a plus.
• ASQ certification or similar credential is a plus.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$89,585.00 - $124,950.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive At Work And At Home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.