Engineering Manager, Sustaining & Lifecycle

Trane Technologies•Pueblo, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Trane Technologies is seeking a strategic Engineering Manager to lead its Sustaining & Lifecycle Engineering team. The role leads the ongoing technical strategy, maintenance, and evolution of the air-cooled chiller portfolio, driving product improvements and ensuring quality, reliability, performance, and long-term success. The manager will guide and develop product engineers, coordinate resources and projects, resolve complex engineering issues, and partner with New Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing teams. The position is onsite Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to choose the work location on Fridays. Domestic and international travel is expected as needed, approximately 10%.

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.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed, approximately 10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a formal management role is highly preferred.
Familiarity with standards and regulations relevant to industrial systems, such as UL, ISO, IEC, ASME, CRN, and AHRI.

Responsibilities

Own post-launch technical strategy for the air-cooled chiller portfolio and identify and execute design-driven projects that improve performance, reduce costs, and increase customer value.
Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives, collaborating across functions to achieve cost and quality improvements while maintaining reliability.
Act as the engineering escalation point for complex quality, reliability, and manufacturability issues; identify root causes and implement robust design solutions.
Provide guidance, coaching, and career development for product engineers.
Build an inclusive, collaborative team 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.
Ensure products meet or exceed performance standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality goals.
Manage product testing and certification processes, validating design changes through DVP&Rs, DFMEAs, and hands-on lab testing.
Partner with New Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, and Manufacturing leaders to implement engineering changes effectively.