Manufacturing Engineering Technician-1st Shift P5
Trane Technologies · Kentwood, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Kentwood, MI.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 62 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$162k, from 23 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 63%
- Tooling 59%
- ✓ Lean 43%
- FMEA 37%
- ✓ Root cause 37%
- Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Trane Technologies
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Trane Technologies in Kentwood
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
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What you will do
- ◆Create and review work instructions and other standard work documentation to support line function.
- ◆Ensure equipment is working at full capacity, and producing quality output.
- ◆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.
- ◆Support elimination of internal and supplier nonconformance.
- ◆Support improved field reliability initiatives and quality issue resolution.
- ◆Support prototype builds and production tear downs as required.
- ◆Perform tests as directed by Design/Product & Manufacturing Engineering in support of component approval or nonconformance elimination.
- ◆Verify product conformance to documented requirements.
- ◆Use Quality performance metrics to drive improvement.
- ◆Document down time, lost production, mean time between repairs and develop root cause failure analysis reports in order to review and revamp existing preventive and predictive programs for the equipment.
requirements
desirable.
- ✓Read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, blueprints, drawings, etc.
- ✓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.
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician position supports quality and manufacturing engineering processes, which includes development of production documents, improvement of processes, maintenance, and elimination of nonconformance.
What you will bring
- •Experience with CAD processes preferred.
- •Familiar with utilizing Lean philosophy.
- •Knowledgeable of and able to utilize computer system (i.e., Email, Internet, Microsoft Word Suite, MRP).
- •Knowledge of production and inspections tools, techniques and their application to engineering
No Sales Commission Eligible
No
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 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.
Safety Sensitive Role
Yes The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.