Manufacturing Engineer

4 weeks ago


Kentwood, United States Trane Technologies Full time
Job Description

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.


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.


Join Trane Technologies as a Manufacturing Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI. In this role, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable

manufacturing production processes. Your cross-functional team will be focused on delivering

quality, safety, and operational efficiency improvements.


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 will be onsite each day in Grand Rapids, MI.


What you will do:



  • Provide timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems, including investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning. 


  • Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve manufacturing operations. 


  • Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality. 


  • Uphold manufacturing standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.


  • Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications given local needs.


  • Serve as a voice of the customer for input for new design development. 


  • Partner with on-site EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).



Haven’t done every single thing in the job description? At Trane Technologies, we are just as interested in your capabilities as your prior work experience. So, if you are excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.  You may just be the best person for this role.


What we expect of you:



  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.


  • Degree preferred in Engineering or related technical disciplines; minimum of high school diploma or GED required.


  • Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design.


  • Effective communication at multiple levels coupled with ability to build relationships.


  • Growth mindset – desire to expand technical skillset.


  • Results-driven to maintain accountability and customer-focus


  • PFMEA experience preferred.



This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.


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.


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