Engineering Manager, Sustaining & Lifecycle
About The Position
Trane Technologies is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead its Sustaining & Lifecycle Engineering team and guide the continued evolution and long-term success of air-cooled and water-cooled chiller products. The manager will own the post-launch technical strategy for the air-cooled chiller portfolio, champion product improvements and VAVE initiatives, resolve complex engineering issues, and help ensure the portfolio remains a benchmark for quality, reliability, and performance. The role includes developing and managing engineers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and aligning project resources with business priorities. It also oversees product compliance, quality, validation, testing, and certification, while coordinating engineering changes with New Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing. The position requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel. The work arrangement is onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays based on work needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in an engineering role, with a proven track record of leading technical teams or complex projects.
- Hands-on product design experience in product development or sustaining engineering within a heavy industrial, HVAC, automotive, or aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of design principles, manufacturing processes, and quality systems, including DFMEA and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with relevant industrial systems standards and regulations, such as UL, ISO, IEC, ASME, CRN, and AHRI.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, approximately 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a formal management role is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own the post-launch technical strategy for the air-cooled chiller portfolio and identify and execute design-driven projects to improve performance, reduce costs, and increase customer value.
- Lead the ideation, assessment, and execution of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Act as the engineering escalation point for complex quality, reliability, and manufacturability issues; identify root causes and implement robust design solutions.
- Guide, coach, and develop product engineers and provide career development opportunities.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and accountability.
- Create, maintain, and communicate project and resource allocation plans, aligning team capacity with business priorities and critical project schedules.
- Oversee activities that ensure products meet or exceed performance standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality goals.
- Manage product testing and certification processes and ensure design changes are validated through DVP&Rs, DFMEAs, and hands-on laboratory testing.
- Partner with New Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing leaders to implement engineering changes efficiently.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed, approximately 10%.
Benefits
- Health insurance and holistic wellness programs, including incentives, effective on day one for the employee and family.
- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- Up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options supporting volunteer and parental leave.
- 401(k) match.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs.
- Tuition assistance and student debt support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
