Quality Engineer

Trane Italia•Columbia, SC

28d•Onsite

About The Position

As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, Trane Technologies is committed to putting the planet first. Sustainability is integral to their business. The company invites individuals who dare to challenge the world's problems and see impactful possibilities to join them in creating a better, sustainable future. This specific role is for a Quality Engineer in Columbia, SC, who will be responsible for effectively administering the Quality Management System according to current procedures and work instructions. The Quality Engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to ensure customer expectations are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
2+ years Engineering experience in an assembly manufacturing environment, including blueprint reading and using various measuring equipment (CMM)
Skilled in investigation of root causes and driving implementation of corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues.
Experience using common problem solving tools, preferably 9 Step, 8D, A3
Ability to organize tasks and manage time to complete multiple assignments simultaneously.
Ability to communicate at all levels within business and with suppliers, etc.

Responsibilities

Support operations when quality issues arise to maintain production
Manage the rejection process for manufactured product and supplied components
Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate root causes and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues.
Leverage common problem solving tools (9 Step, 8D, A3)
Administer the deviation process
Lead ISO internal audits
Lead quality assurance activities related to electrical systems, controls, wiring, PCBs, and electronic components
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements
Develop and execute inspection plans, test procedures, and validation strategies for electrical parts and assemblies
Support new product development (NPD) by participating in design reviews, DFMEA, PFMEA, and reliability evaluations
Analyze field failure data, warranty trends, and test results to identify improvement opportunities
Work with suppliers to qualify new electrical components and improve supplier quality performance
Create and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards (e.g., UL, IEC, CE, NEC) as applicable
Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to Trane Technologies quality management system
Champion continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools