Quality Engineer - Automation & Projects

At Trane Technologies^TM  and through our businesses including Trane^® and Thermo King^®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. 

Job Summary:

• Manage and execute quality engineering process projects in a manufacturing setting with a focus on automation, to enhance efficiency in error detection and eliminating variations.
• Process owner for Non-Destructive testing methods such as Eddy current testing (tubular products), Dye penetration etc. 
• Potential opportunity to own a product or process line and lead a team. 
• Performs quality control tasks using PFMEA and Control Plan, optimizes ISO quality management systems, and implements proven inspection and statistical techniques (MSA, Gage R&R, DOE) to ensure product/process compliance to stakeholder requirements. 
• Prioritize internal and external opportunities and resolve them through a systematic problem-solving methodology (CAPA) that identifies root cause(s), implements countermeasures, and verifies results.
• Drives initiatives to achieve company quality objectives.

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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.    
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.  
• Learn more about our benefits here!

Where is the work:

This position has been designated as onsite.

General Quality Engineer Responsibilities: 

Major: 

• Owner for the process quality, improvement and control for responsible area. 
• Owner for ensuring quality at the source for responsible area by utilizing sufficient controls through measurements and other detection methods. 
• Owner for creating and driving the implementation of continuous improvement actions to prevent process defects and/or escapes on a recurring basis. 
• Perform internal product & process audits.
• Create, maintain, and update Control Plans as well as audit to identify improvements.

Additional: 

• Assist Manufacturing Engineering in the update of PFMEAs for product or process changes.
• Champion the reduction of customer complaints; reduce customer DPPM and warranty costs.
• Evaluate Drawings and Engineering standards including critical dimensions.
• Perform data analysis: non-conforming material, Warranty, Escapes, and others.
• Drive continuous improvement for all elements of the Quality System.
• Support lean initiatives and Problem Solving (5s, RIE's, SQDIP, MDI, 9 step).
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures as per BOS and engineering standards.
• Support the manufacturing assembly and test cells to maximize product quality and reliability.
• Support the launch of new products through Early Launch Containment planning and support.
• Support Quality System to make sure all deliverables are met for customer and regulatory body compliance.
• Serves as internal ISO 9001 auditor.
• Responsible for keeping updated Method Sheets, visual aids, formats and quality records according to Trane QMS.
• Ensure the compliance of documentation and improvement following the quality standards, FPY, COPQ, DPPM, Calibration and development of corrective actions with the use of 6-sigma, SPC, strategic A3 and 9-Steps.
• Support and monitoring of SQDIP / MDI boards.
• Analysis and monitoring complaints and CARs and SCARs as necessary.
• May supervise hourly team members in inspection, gauging, metrology, college co-operative students, interns.
• Manage pressure vessel code compliance programs related to ASME/ PED/ TSSA etc. 
• Drive process change projects in line with value stream mapping 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing and or relevant environment. 
• Quality engineering, NDT (Eddy Current), and previous weld inspection experience is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including project management tools is a must. 
• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies; Six Sigma, PFEMA, Control Plan, Cp Cpk, R&R, MSA, PPAP, APQP, etc. is a must.
• Quality or other professional certifications (ASQ CQE, PMP) etc. is preferred. 

Key Competencies:

• Must be detail oriented and results oriented to ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Experience with MS Office products required & to learn other computer software applications.
• Must be a high-energy self-starter, results-oriented proactive and able to work effectively with little supervision.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Able to effectively build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Ability to interpret quality and engineering specifications.

Travel:

Estimated Travel is less than 10% (International and National)

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.