Manufacturing Engineering Technician P1

Trane Italia • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. In this role, you will help coordinate and organize production process methods and engineering activities that enable production. This includes sustaining engineering, new product launch processes and continuous improvement activities. The position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining production processes to drive quality and efficiency and to develop manufacturing plans which improve operations competitiveness.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalent Degree (GED) and one plus (1+) years relevant work experience.
• Experience in engineering a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to interact positively and work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and willing to change priorities as needed.
• Willing to participate in continuous learning opportunities for personal and job development.
• Familiar with utilizing Lean philosophy.
• Knowledgeable of and able to utilize computer system (i.e., Email, Internet, Microsoft Word Suite, MRP).
• Ability to quickly assess manufacturing issues related to design and tolerancing
• Knowledge of basic design and manufacturing datum development and its effect in manufacturing processes

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD processes preferred.
• Experienced in using Apriso, Windchill, and MDP to support manufacturing and product data processes

Responsibilities

• Develop and define concepts and manufacturing processes for, and as an integral part of, all new product introductions and product enhancement programs, using advanced engineering techniques such as DFM / DFA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly), FMEA, 3P (Production, Preparation Process), 7-Ways, and Lean Six Sigma Methodology
• Assumes responsibility for Capital planning, CER creations and Approvals, Capital Project Timing and Implementation, Capital Spending and Budgeting/ Assumes responsibility for Plant VA/VE Savings
• Ensures all equipment meets OSHA compliant safety regulations
• Drives engineering principles and discipline through mentoring, training and project reviews including: PFMEA, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Dynamic Control Plans (DCP), Lean Tools, Project Management and Simultaneous Engineering
• Leverage Lean philosophy to troubleshoot production process issues and develop improvements.
• Support Lean initiatives, such as: RIEs, JDIs, 9-Step Problem Solving, and/or additional initiatives as required.
• Manages, develops and improves manufacturing standards including: machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings and cycle times.
• Create manufacturing process routings
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
• 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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED