Manufacturing Engineer

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.  

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for technical support of production processes, such as machining, welding, fabrication, and assembly, related to the manufacturing of HVAC centrifugal chillers. In addition to providing technical support this role may require leading projects to support process improvements of moderate to significant scope as well as provide manufacturing engineering input for product design changes in production. 

This position is based in Grand Rapids, MI and requires daily onsite presence. 

This role has a targeted start date of Summer 2025. Upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

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!

What you will do:

• Process ownership with responsibility for production processes and controls in a product manufacturing environment (includes providing technical support to production as needed to meet or exceed customer requirements).
• Conduct process qualification activities to ensure delivered processes meet required specifications. 
• Create and maintain required documentation for new or updated processes and provide or support training of production associates.
• Propose potential projects and provide technical leadership to help site achieve safety, quality, and productivity improvement goals within the manufacturing operation.
• Utilize a standardized problem-solving approach to troubleshoot product and process failures and develop root cause solutions to prevent reoccurrences.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional individuals and teams to build consensus and achieve best practice outcomes (includes participation in and occasionally leading of rapid improvement events as part of site’s Lean transformation journey). 
• Lead the development of manufacturing concepts to implementation of final process design. 

What you will bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field of experience preferred; relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• Two (2) or more years of related work experience required (will consider co-ops, internships and projects as experience). 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma principles a plus.
• Project Management and team building skills preferred,
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization is required.
• Possess initiative to further develop technical skills, interpersonal skills and career path.
• Strong work ethic, great attitude, customer-focused, team-oriented and results driven.
   

Compensation:    
Base Pay Range: $75,000-90,000/annually.
  

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.

Event-GISC