Unitary Design Manager

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:

This Design Manager is part of a global design organization and will be responsible for leading a team of designers specializing in NPD Design Product Development, Productivity and Product Improvement Projects.  In addition, this position will support the enhancement of strategic global processes for CAD Modeling Techniques, Design, Procedures, Product Design Processes, Design Methods and Design/Drafting Standards. This is hybrid role in Clarksville, TN.

Core Job Responsibilities (others may be added):

• Leadership, development planning, performance goals, employee engagement and salary planning responsibilities for the Light Commercial HVAC Design Team. Product line is primarily 6.5-ton to 25-ton rooftop units. Work with extended, global design teams and leadership in India and China to meet project goals.
• Lead Light Commercial HVAC Design team by exercising extensive judgment, inventiveness, and conceptual approaches to designing electrical and electro/mechanical aspects of complex HVAC equipment, machines, and assemblies. 
• Responsible for creation or review of New Product Development (NPD), Productivity or Lifecycle design project plans, completion of tasks, maintain progress and recommend action should schedules or tasks be in jeopardy of estimated completion. 
• Work with the change boards and the Engineering Product Owner(s) to document and maintain a prioritized product project list.
• Support OPEX transformation, including leading continuous improvement activities.
• Assist team in defining, developing and implementing Advanced and Standard Work CAD modeling techniques, CAD design procedures, CAD productivity improvements and CAD verification processes.  The Manager will also help in the planning, process definition, and change management for the Product Life Management (PLM) system. 
• Complete understanding and familiarity of all drafting practices, methods and processes, including GD&T, welding, sheet metal, castings, machining and dimension and tolerance analysis, as outlined in the Trane and CAD drafting manuals, global GED and responsible for enforcement.
• Maintains competency level and improve abilities of computer aided graphic system and other applications.
• Consistently demonstrated responsiveness to the customer (internal and external) and be quality minded in performance of all duties. 
• Exercises exceptional communication skills. Will go out of one’s way to make sure communication is achieved.
• Occasionally perform audits on engineering documentation from models, drawings, method sheets, BOM and configuration rules to validate design and design intent.
• This position will directly report to the Unitary Design & Data Systems Engineering Manager located and leading designers located in Clarksville, TN.
• Ability to travel bi-annually to Lynn Haven, FL to support NPD projects, products and/or team build
• Adheres to all company safety and security policies and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical design (or equivalent technical degree) and at least 7 years of relevant work experience in a product design environment - including a minimum of 2 years managing a team of direct reports in a product design and development working environment.

OR -  

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (or equivalent technical degree) and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in a product design environment - including a minimum of 2 years managing a team of direct reports in a product design and development working environment.

Key Competencies:

• Must be an effective team servant leader with a positive, enthusiastic attitude and proven ability to create and promote a “team” environment within a specialized technical engineering group.
  Intimate knowledge of change control processes and procedures fundamentals required.
• Knowledge of PTC products preferred (Creo, PLM-Wind-chill, Piping, Sheet Metal)
• Strong project management competency, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Light Commercial HVAC Product and Manufacturing Processes knowledge are preferred ie: overall knowledge of other various Trane HVAC products, in-depth of some, and understanding of refrigeration cycle.
• Able to function and take on a leadership role in a cross functional, global design engineering team environment which requires interaction with design teams, engineering teams, manufacturing and operations staff relative to project requirements, both inside and outside the company.
• Solid knowledge of CAD technology, techniques and processes required.
• Ability to create, manage and understand project planning, scheduling and manpower assignments for multiple projects.
• Experience in managing departments, supervising and developing people is required.
• Possess highly developed technical skills, in-depth knowledge associated with design and drafting or proven project leadership.
• Demonstrate consistently high leadership qualities, communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing environments.
• Extensive Knowledge/use of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.)
• Ability to work flexible hours. 
• Knowledge of MDP/DMC, CINCOM and other Trane systems is a plus. 
• Knowledge and support of corporate goals, objectives, or initiatives.

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.