Manufacturing Engineer - MES

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. 

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 in Grand Rapids, MI. This role will not offer sponsorship.

Job Summary:

Create and maintain work instructions and data in manufacturing systems at site level to optimize manufacturing of large HVAC equipment and subcomponents while meeting regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and business goals.  

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with multiple cross functional teams to create and manage work instructions related to fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, wiring, and testing of product.
• Manage and Maintain data in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES-Apriso), Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP-Oracle), and other databases.
• Develop and test new functions of the MES.
• Collect and analyze data from MES into actionable information for improving process efficiency.
• Support new product development, productivity projects and ETO/ DTO by preparing and executing project implementation plans.
• Support lean initiatives (5S, Rapid Improvement Events, site KPIs, Managing for Daily Improvement, 9 step problem solving, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Accredited Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, similar) strongly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Strong MS Excel skills. Other data management experience preferred (SQL, others).
• Strong root-cause problem solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience interpreting technical procedures, drawings, wiring diagrams, standard work, FMEA, etc. preferred.
• ERP or MES/SCADA experience preferred.
• Graphic Design experience preferred.
• Coding experience strongly 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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