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ID #17312774
State Tennessee
City Clarksville
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Trane Technologies
Showed 2021-07-26
Date 2021-07-19
Deadline 2021-09-17
Category Architect/engineer/CAD
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Engineering Manager, Unit Controls Universal Tester

Tennessee, Clarksville, 37040 Clarksville USA

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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. This

Unit Controls Universal Tester Engineering Manager is responsible for the development and direction of an effective engineering team dedicated to supporting Commercial HVAC Universal Tester through all aspects of its expected life cycle. The Universal Tester consists of in-line testers and end of line testers deployed in all of NA Commercial HVAC factories. The core engineering team is comprised of personnel in St. Paul, MN, Clarksville, TN, La Crosse, WI and Bangalore, India. The team will have primary responsibility for New Product Development (NPD) and New Technology activities necessary to meet North American Operation's needs. Design and production locations are also responsible for product solutions to meet customer order requirements within cost, quality, and delivery expectations. The team also has responsibility to support existing product-lines already deployed in our factories.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (others may be added):
  • Effectively support New Product Development (NPD) activities necessary to enhance product performance or extend the product line to meet the needs of the regional business. Coordinate NPD activities between these sites.
  • Develop and manage effective sustaining engineering practices to support released products.
  • Supervise work for accuracy and assure any design changes do not compromise original product performance or durability.
  • Manage design and delivery to support projects at all complexity levels. Assure engineering designs are always in compliance with appropriate internal and external standards, regulations, and procedures.
  • Co-ownership over the portfolio strategy to include project long range plan and technology roadmaps.
  • Assure design of equipment allows safe operation and immediately address any real or perceived issues relate to their continued safe usage.
  • Manage departmental, project, and third party costs within functional budget.
  • Manage key internal and customer quality issues through team members who will actively participate in QRMS/QRB review boards. Prioritize and resolve any product integrity issues with an appropriate sense of urgency.
  • Consistently balance team and business priorities between NPD, NTI, and sustaining engineering.
  • Work closely with the Plant Managers to assure sufficient engineering support for resolution of production interruptions.
  • Support implementation and effective use of the Trane Technologies Business Operating system. Develop and execute on visual management and key performance indicators to proactively manage team dynamics.
  • Partner with Product Managers in support of Product Growth teams - developing product strategy and aligning on execution plans to deliver both revenue and margin enhancement goals.
  • Support product transfers and localizations both into and out of the local manufacturing facility, with regard to engineering documentation and ERP systems needs at the plant level.
  • Manage the active development of personnel to assure constant improvement in departmental skills and capabilities as well as assure a robust succession plan.
  • Both domestic and international travel may be required. Estimated travel time > 10%.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline) and at least 10+ years of experience in an engineering role, including at least 5 years in a technical leadership capacity (e.g. Engineering Manager, Team Leader or Project Manager) is required.
  • 2 years of experience with software development processes and experience within Operations is preferred.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Position requires an ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, leading by influence rather than direct authority.
  • Individual must be a self-starter, willing and able to work effectively towards defined objectives with minimal direct day to day supervision.
  • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with others toward mutual objectives.
  • Flexibility to work virtually and outside of normal office hours as necessary.
  • Excellent verbal, communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels - up, down and across the Enterprise organization.
  • Results oriented with a strong customer orientation.
  • Strategic thinker capable of balancing long-term objectives with daily, tactical level work.
  • Track record for delivering on innovative products or solutions within the fluid handling and/or fluid power space.
  • Demonstrate high personal energy, integrity and ethics.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and lead multiple concurrent projects and key initiatives based on the distinct needs of the business.
  • Capable of meeting technical project challenges within specified time frame and cost. This overall task requires careful guidance and direction of various levels of subordinates on both detailed technical issues and overall project coordination and integration.
  • Prior experience with embedded controls and software development, including an understanding of applicable design requirements, codes and standards to meet specific applications.
  • Strong business acumen, including experience with financial reporting and tracking systems.
  • Ability to communicate and work collaboratively across all levels internally and with external organizations (customers).
  • Negotiation and conflict resolutions skills.
  • Experience leading and overseeing the design and support of testing applications for Commercial HVAC NA Operations.

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.

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