Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Factory Transformation

Trane Technologies

White Bear Lake (MN)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 147,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Family building benefits

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead factory transformation, equipment implementation, and process improvements at an on-site facility in Minnesota. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency across SMT, soldering, inspection, and final assembly, with strong emphasis on DFM/DFT and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate should have 5+ years in manufacturing, a degree in engineering, and proven problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

Five or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on process improvements.
Knowledge of IPC standards and quality systems.
Experience with process automation and design software (AutoCAD) is preferred.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in engineering) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead factory transformation and equipment implementation initiatives to improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, energy efficiency, and downtime reduction.
Provide technical and subject matter expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing process and product design challenges.
Conduct root cause investigations, statistical analyses, and corrective action planning to support sustainable process improvements.
Design and optimize manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance product quality.
Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.
Develop work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source and compliance with product and manufacturing specifications.
Partner with on-site EHS to ensure equipment, processes, and work environments meet safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
Apply DFM/DFT principles through early collaboration with design teams to review schematics, layouts, and Gerber files and improve manufacturability and testability.
Develop, validate, and document manufacturing processes for SMT, selective soldering, wave soldering, AOI/X-ray inspection, conformal coating, and final assembly.
Implement and enhance process controls to improve operational stability, consistency, and overall manufacturing performance.
Identify, propose, and lead projects that support site SQDC goals across safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity.
Drive operational excellence by consistently meeting customer requirements and leading continuous improvement efforts across the manufacturing operation.
Collaborate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment while demonstrating sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and strong decision-making skills.
Maintain a professional, cooperative approach with internal and external customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.