Manufacturing Engineer
Trane Technologies · Fort Smith, AR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $60k–$86k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Fort Smith, AR. Manages 5-Gate projects including Business Case, Capital, Expense, and resources to assure milestones are met timely and within the approved budget and resource plan.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics
- Base pay
- $60k–$86k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 10% travel
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About the role
Job Summary
This role supports manufacturing functions for Commercial HVAC products at Trane’s Fort Smith, Arkansas facility. The Manufacturing Engineer will assist with complex technical issues and finding rapid solutions. They will support lean activities and process improvements through the planning, facilitation, and implementation of projects in alignment with strategic goals and metrics for plant safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. The Manufacturing Engineer II is also responsible for the implementation and validation of new equipment and processes throughout the business to improve plant performance 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
Responsibilities
- ◆Project Capital planning, Business Case creation,
- ◆Manages 5-Gate projects including Business Case, Capital, Expense, and resources to assure milestones are met timely and within the approved budget and resource plan
- ◆Drives productivity and business growth through problem solving, coaching, and training
- ◆Conduct tests or trials of tools, equipment, and processes
- ◆Create and update Standard Work Charts, JBSs, Work Instructions, PFMEAs
- ◆Evaluate production capacities
- ◆Apply knowledge of engineering principles and practices on safety and ergonomic improvements.
- ◆Lead problem solving projects to support the shop floor and develop new or improved tools and processes (workstation design, material presentation, etc.)
- ◆Create reports and presentations to update stakeholders and management on project status and progress
- ◆Track and report productivity impacts of projects
- ◆Coordinates with resources throughout the larger organization to achieve strategic goals and participate in a cooperative effort to support the company’s goals
- ◆General duties to work with the operations team driving root cause and corrective actions for issues pertaining to safety, quality, and customer delivery driving the implementation – Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering fundamentals.
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum 3 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer (or similar) in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering field preferred, experience in lieu of degree will be considered
- ✓Must have experience managing Automation, robotics, and controls related projects
- ✓Some travel (less than 10%) may be required
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
Manufacturing Engineer
Key Competencies
- •Ability to be a group leader of cross-functional teams
- •Ability to work with widely varying personalities
- •Extensive computer skills: Microsoft office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- •Capable of analyzing data in order to make data driven conclusions and decisions
- •3D Modeling and design (Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD)
- •Ability to create drawings in compliance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5
- •Ability to conduct various types of structural analysis using by-hand and computer assisted methods
- •Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and welding techniques
- •Fluent ability to create manufacturing and assembly processes and tools
- •Extensive understanding and ability to utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and engineering principles to develop robust manufacturing processes the first time
- •Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems such as Hydraulics, Pneumatics and various power drives (e.g. gears, chain & sprocket, belt & sheave, etc.)
- •Fundamental understanding of electrical power
- •Fundamental understanding industrial automation and controls systems
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.
- •Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- •401K match up, 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.