Trane Technologies

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Trane Technologies is hiring a Quality Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. In this self-directed role, you will perform quality assurance tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring products meet established standards of quality, reliability, and performance. As an Independent Contributor, you will interact with all organizational levels, support data management and control functions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing quality control systems, inspecting materials, equipment, processes, and products, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, including Trane and ISO 9001 standards. You will also manage the Braze Excellence program, identify and resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s in it for you:

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.

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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as On-Site.

Responsibilities:

• Exemplify the Trane core values on a day-to-day basis.
• Support operations when quality issues arise to maintain production.
• Partner with cross functional teams to investigate root causes and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues. Leverage common problem-solving tools (9 Step, 8D, A3).
• Applies measures, sampling methods, testing methodology and other procedures that ensure that quality standards are met.
• Identify and drives cost savings and/or efficiency projects to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Manage Braze Excellence program, including strategic A3 and process improvements
• Identify and drive continuous improvement actions/projects to reduce scrap and/or achieve productivity and sustainability goals.
• Implement process improvements by utilizing quality methodologies and tools (Six-sigma, 5S, Lean, SPC, CpK, and TPS) to enhance internal and external performance. Utilizing PFMEA/CP as a live document.
• Conducted investigations for product and process non-conformances using corrective action and/or 9-step methodologies.
• Actively involved with NPD activities to ensure manufacturability and quality is achieved.
• Ownership, monitoring, support, and coordination of corrective actions, and deviations. Take a leading role in defect analysis and continuous improvement efforts with a goal of zero defects.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation/system (Apriso) of quality control processes, test results, and corrective actions.
• Generate quality reports, develop and maintain A3 strategy/6-pack for assigned areas.
• Create, maintain, and report daily, weekly and/or monthly KPIs
• Develop, and maintain control plans
• Implement Quality at the Source and Quality ABC
• Maintain KRONOS Pay System by reviewing, editing, and approving employee timecards
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar degree preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years Engineering experience in an assembly manufacturing environment, including blueprint reading and using various measuring equipment
• Must be computer -savvy and proficient experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experienced with PFMEA and Control Plans
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills (written and verbal)
• Skilled in investigation of root causes and driving implementation of corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues.
• Experience using common problem-solving tools, preferably 9 Step, 8D, A3
• Experience in APQP and NPD preferred
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within business and with suppliers, etc.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $80,000 - $115,000

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and geographic location where the work is performed.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.