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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: Supports cross-functional project teams to ensure quality is designed, developed, and implemented into products and processes from concept through launch and post-launch support. This role partners with engineering, operations, sourcing, and project management on initiatives such as NPD, VAVE, ETO, DTO, design specials, and other business-critical projects. The engineer helps reduce risk, improve manufacturability, ensure compliance, and drive robust problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle.\nWhat you will do: \nServe as the quality representative on cross-functional project teams for NPD, VAVE, ETO, DTO, design specials, and similar initiatives.\nEnsure quality requirements are identified, documented, and flowed into product and process development activities.\nParticipate in project reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, and gate approvals.\nLead or support APQP, control plan development, PFMEA/DFMEA reviews, and process validation activities as applicable.\nDefine product and process quality criteria for prototypes, pilot builds, pre-production, and production launch.\nPartner with design engineering to review drawings, specifications, tolerances, and critical-to-quality characteristics.\nWork with manufacturing and operations teams to develop control plans, inspection methods, test plans, and quality controls.\nLead the development of inspection plans and quality acceptance criteria\nSupport supplier quality activities related to new components, design changes, and cost-reduction projects.\nDrive root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and fishbone analysis.\nMonitor project quality metrics and communicate risks, issues, and mitigation actions to stakeholders.\nSupport qualification of new products, special designs, components, materials, processes, process equipment, and tooling.\nEnsure compliance with applicable customers, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.\nReview and approve deviation requests, concession activities, and change-related quality documentation when required.\nAssist with PPAP, first article inspection, capability studies, measurement system analysis, and validation documentation where applicable.\nProvide quality support during launch, early production, and field issue follow-up.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction.\nWhat you will bring:\n\n3+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, product quality, or project quality.\nExperience supporting cross-functional product or process projects in a manufacturing environment.\nWorking knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, capability analysis, and root cause analysis.\nExperience with new product introduction, product changes, validation, and production launch support.\nProficiency with standard quality systems and documentation practices.\nExperience with electrical components and assemblies is highly preferred.\nExperience with ERP/MRP, PLM, or quality management systems is a plus.\nASQ certification or similar credential is a plus.\nAnnual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:\n$89,585.00 - $124,950.00Compensation 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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