Senior Manufacturing Engineer

At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®  - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

A permanent full-time vacancy has arisen for the role of Senior Manufacturing Engineer reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This position will be based in Thermo King Galway.

Responsibilities: 

· Eliminate dangerous occurrences in manufacturing and achieve world class premier performances in safety.

· Lead cost reduction initiatives within the plant to improve the competitiveness of the transport business.

· Map out future engineering value-adding developments and initiatives using lean methodologies that will sustain ; promote and advance the competitive edge of our processes/ products in a global market. 

· Provide engineering leadership/ support for the manufacture of Trailer & Truck products to world-class standards ensuring that products are built in the safest and most cost effective and efficient manner.

· Co-ordinate and accelerate the implementation of new engineering changes - both product and process - into the plant and implement technology advances into the manufacturing processes for existing products, including identifying Automation potential within the value streams.

· Interface / engage with supply management, production, quality, supply chain and the design engineering teams to ensure that the manufacturing engineering function is supporting the development of new and world class  products.

· Be proficient in Design for manufacturing, PFMEA, Rapid proto-typing, 3P, Pro-E ; Process simulation Line balancing  and project management. 

· Be proficient in problem solving using the 9 Step Problem Solving A3 technique to resolve daily Takt and Quality issues.

· Have a proven track record in driving continuous improvement and a passion for new technologies / automation / process control.

· Act as a resource, providing timely long term engineering solutions, while soliciting the ideas of others and using all available resources in the process. 

· Release the hidden talent of manufacturing employees through engagement and the delegation of ownership

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

· At a minimum, an honors degree in engineering is required

· 7 - 10 years experience working in an Engineering environment

· Accomplished project leader/ manager. Skill set in business case development and selling same

· Change Implementer – Can-Do attitude. Executes strategic change. Lean mindset. Identifies and eliminates waste / muda

· Critically prepares and evaluates information to generate innovative solutions. Builds best in class processes

· Relationship builder – Builds relationships within & outside own workgroup. Engages Stakeholders. Establishes Trust and cross functional engagement

· Builds project portfolios – Executes projects in series and at speed. Builds strong effective  teams for project execution. Ensures efficient and effective execution

· Self motivated – Self driven, Takes total ownership

· Communication – builds cross functional awareness, clearly communicates project team expectations.

· Good influencing / negotiation / conflict resolution skills

 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.

We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.