Quality Manager

Trane Technologies; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is hiring a Quality Manager to lead manufacturing quality improvements and lean initiatives that meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets. This leader will apply advanced manufacturing and lean strategies to promote quality and remove waste in operations.

The candidate must be highly motivated, able to lead a team, and to drive DoE, FMEA, and control plans while coordinating with ISO/BOS practices. On-site with opportunities to optimize processes and value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering and quality management.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• In-depth knowledge and application of APQP tools (process flows, FMEAs, control plans).
• Experience with CAD, PLM and MES systems; design reviews and validation support.
• Lean principles and techniques: Visual Management, Kaizen, VSM, Cycle Time Reduction, 5S, SMED, Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Drive product quality improvements with ownership of the Cost of Quality.
• Improve equipment, tools, technologies affecting production capability and capacity.
• Support ISO and BOS via Leader Standard Work.
• Provide training in DOE, FMEA, and control plans.
• Lead Non-Conformance Material Reviews and coordinate rework while minimizing cost.
• Evaluate field and internal failures with the Product Quality Team and aid root cause analysis.
• Supervise tooling activities and ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

APQP tools

Lean principles

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD

PLM

MES

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

Trane Technologies is hiring a Quality Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for manufacturing and quality improvement initiatives that allow Trane to meet organizational goals and support a lean strategy to bring Trane's products to new levels of quality, reliability, and value. This leader will apply advanced manufacturing and lean strategies to promote quality and remove waste in operations. The candidate must be highly motivated and be able to lead a team of employees in the development and implementation of new processes, tools, and procedures that meet Trane's safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for driving product quality improvements with ownership of the Cost of Quality to help eliminate waste and meet organizational goals.
• Responsible for driving improvements to equipment, tools, technologies and other factors impacting production capability and capacity.
• Supports ISO and other company standard practices and procedures such as the Quality Management System (QMS) and Business Operating System (BOS) via Leader Standard Work.
• Provide training and development in problem solving methods, Design of Experiments (DoE), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Control Plans.
• Responsible for Non-Conformance Material Reviews; lead team in developing and coordinating rework of materials while minimizing cost to company.
• Evaluate field and internal failures with the Product Quality Team and aid in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Supervises tooling activities, including design, order, maintenance, gages; and fulfill customer requirements relating to engineering or processing, i.e. FMEA, flow charting, and problem solving.

What You Will Bring

• Seven years (7+) years of experience in manufacturing engineering and quality management required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• In-depth knowledge, understanding and application of APQP tools, to include process flows, process FMEAs and control plans, to meet Quality and Reliability requirements and targets.
• Experience in engineering systems to include CAD, PLM and MES systems. Ability to contribute in design reviews and assist during validation and qualification, to include safety and ergonomics.
• Experience with lean principles and techniques to include Visual Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Cycle Time Reduction and Process Balancing, 5S, Set Up Reduction (SMED), and Kanban.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$108,236.66 - $174,600.00

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

Yes

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.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer

Benefit offerings may vary depending on 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.