Manufacturing Plant Engineer
Trane Technologies · Mcgregor, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $60k–$109k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Trane Technologies (industrial) in Mcgregor, TX. In this role, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- FMEA, Automation, CNC, Tooling, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $60k–$109k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $106k–$151k. This one lists $60k–$109k.
Median of the low and high ends of 21 live postings that list pay, out of 101 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 100 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 34% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $106k–$151k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 46%
- Lean 36%
- Root cause 27%
- Six Sigma 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FMEA, CNC, Tooling, AutoCAD, 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 Production team at Trane Technologies
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 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 Mcgregor
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineering Operations Manager · Production · Manager
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What you will do
- ◆Provide timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems, including investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.
- ◆Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve manufacturing operations.
- ◆Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.
- ◆Uphold manufacturing standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.
- ◆Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications given local needs.
- ◆Serve as a voice of the customer for input for new design development.
- ◆Develop, validate, and document manufacturing processes for Laser cutting systems, CNC, Panel Benders, Fin Presses, etc.
- ◆Partner with on-site EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
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Where is the work
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you
Join Trane Technologies as a Manufacturing Engineer in McGregor, TX! In this role, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes. Your cross-functional team will be focused on delivering quality, safety, and operational efficiency improvements.
What you will bring
- •Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •PFMEA experience preferred.
- •Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design.
- •Effective communication at multiple levels coupled with ability to build relationships.
- •Process Automation and AutoCAD or similar design software experience
- •Hands-on experience in CNC systems, laser cutting systems, Panel Benders, troubleshooting knowledge is a plus.
- •Familiarity with Oracle systems preferred.
- •Growth mindset – desire to expand technical skillset.
- •Results-driven to maintain accountability and customer-focus.
- •Degree preferred in Engineering or related technical disciplines; relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
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.