Senior HVAC Manufacturing Engineer – Lean Process Innovator

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

401K match

Vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and improvement of HVAC manufacturing processes at our on-site facility. You will partner across functions to drive lean initiatives, enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong problem-solving and project management skills, and hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for HVAC products.
• Design and implement process gauging, material handling systems, work cells, and plant layouts.
• Lead or support complex manufacturing and process improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and processes to improve performance and reliability.
• Analyze statistical process control data and implement process changes as needed.
• Manage equipment, supplier, and service contracts, including contractor coordination onsite.
• Prepare cost estimates, quotations, and capital justifications for process improvements and new product introductions.
• Support asset care, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, method sheets, manufacturing execution systems, and equipment programming files.
• Investigate and resolve ergonomic, safety, quality, and manufacturing process concerns.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company standards and customer expectations.
• Mentor and train team members while supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Trane Technologies is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and improvement of HVAC manufacturing processes at our on-site facility. You will partner across functions to drive lean initiatives, enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong problem-solving and project management skills, and hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical manufacturing.