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As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business-it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.\nLearn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.\nWe boldly go.\nWhere is the work:\nOn-Site (5 days)What's in it for you:\n\nThe Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Field Quality Engineer will influence business bottom line results by leading, facilitating, and reporting Customer and Field related quality activities for each of our SBU’s platforms. This role will bring improved connection between the customer/field and our manufacturing/engineering teams.\nIn this role, your responsibilities will includes oversight of all quality related aspects for each equipment platform including the quality failure analysis based on customer provided feedback through the prioritization of programs and activities to improve the performance of our products within the field. Development of a clearly defined project pipeline including analysis of factors that are utilized to define each project. The role will coordinate information from Technical Support teams, Field Teams, Customer Interactions and Field Technicians to define the specific elements to be fixed or changed to improve the overall customer experience. This team will be the first point of contact for the SBU Distribution teams for customer impacting issues and challenges for their assigned product platforms. This position will report to the SBU Field Quality Leader, and is required to sit in Columbia, SC.\n\nWhat you will do:\nQuality Management and Improvement:Oversee and manage quality initiatives across multiple product platforms.\nFocus on reducing quality-related costs and improving overall product quality.\nDevelop and implement quality-driven test systems and procedures to ensure products meet customer expectations.\n\nCustomer Interaction and Support:Conduct site visits and gather information to address and resolve customer issues.\nPerform customer research and investigations to identify root causes and calculate benefits of quality improvements.\nAct as a liaison for key selling situations requiring information about the quality management system and processes.\n\n Data Analysis and Prioritization:Provide data and prioritize improvement opportunities for Product Growth Teams (PGTs).\nDevelop and present business cases for improvements, and track improvement timelines.\nUtilize various tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the Field Quality function, including Gemba, management reviews, internal audits, and customer feedback.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration:Facilitate and complete Root Cause Analysis across multiple functions to ensure corrections improve component reliability and product performance.\nDevelop communication strategies with field service technicians to identify and resolve real issues through manufacturing and engineering changes.\nCollaborate with suppliers to facilitate reliability improvements and integrate them into new product and project introduction phases.\n\nProject and Metrics Management:Create and manage a prioritized project pipeline to maximize customer and business benefits.\nTrack and ensure teams deliver agreed quality improvements.\nForecast and manage key metrics to align with plant financials and PGT Glide paths.\n\nTraining and Communication:Identify gaps in field training and customer application that affect customer experience.\nDevelop and communicate core messages about quality improvement efforts and the evolving quality culture within the business.\n\nWhat you will bring:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, operations management or related discipline\n5+ years of experience in quality or quality engineering in a design, engineering or manufacturing environment that has embraced best practices in terms of Advanced Quality Planning, DFMEA deployment and Production Part Approval Processes.\nDemonstrated strong leadership and applied knowledge in: APQP, DFMEA, PPAP\nExperience in quality management, operations, lean manufacturing processes including visual management\nExcellent interpersonal skills, mentor, team player including professional customer and supplier interaction capability\nAbility to travel up to 10% with some peaks at higher levels.\nSolid interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate associates and to interact with various departments throughout the organization\nTeam oriented proactive change agent with a hands-on, collaborative approach in implementing and maintaining operating disciplines while leveraging lean methodologies\nProblem solving techniques, process improvement tools, statistical and sampling techniques, SPC, process capability, traceability, control points\nProject management and planning tools, measuring and monitoring of project activities and project documentation. Proficiency in information technology systems utilized in Quality Management Systems and process\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$89,585.00 - $143,700.00Compensation Type:\nSalaryIncentive Eligible:\nNoSales Commission Eligible:\nNoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.\nThrive at work and at home:\nBenefits 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!\nFamily building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.\nPaid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. \n401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support. \nDisclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations\nSafety Sensitive Role:\nYesThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.\nWe offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. 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