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Trane Technologies Regional Supplier Quality Engineer in St Paul, Minnesota
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.
What’s in it for you:
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, 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.
Thrive at work and at home:
· Benefits 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 !
· Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
· 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
· Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
· Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support .
· Learn more about our benefits here (https://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) !
Where is the work:
This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule (3 or more days onsite per week) and can performed out of any of the following locations: Clarksville, TN, Fort Smith, AR, Rushville, IN, Pueblo, CO, Grand Rapids, MI, La Crosse, WI, Columbia, SC, Panama City, FL, St. Paul, MN, or Waco, TX.
What you will do:
The Trane Commercial Supplier Quality Engineer will work with strategic suppliers to improve their quality performance as received by Trane manufacturing sites as well as by final customers in the field. This will include ensuring compliance with the Global Supplier Quality Manual as defined in Trane Technologies Business Operating System (BOS). This role requires strong quality engineering and ISO 9001 quality management systems experience. In collaboration with internal cross-functional team members such as field quality, operations, engineering, and procurement, this role will serve as subject matter expert for supplier quality performance and maturity. This position may work hybrid at a nearby Trane Technologies facility.
Provides servant leadership for the supplier corrective action program for the assigned business. This includes increasing the tool usage across sites as well as improving efficiency and effectiveness for non-conforming material, return material authorization, and corrective action requests.
Provides suppliers with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as process development, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, measurement systems, standard work, and error proofing when required.
Coordinates initiatives between manufacturing site SQEs and suppliers in effective problem solving.
Assists in the management of supplier-caused quality escapes which may include on-site intervention.
Supports supplier recovery initiatives as it relates to warranty, concessions, and production interruptions.
Leverage Enterprise supplier development team and commodity-based expertise when needed.
Coordinates supplier-initiated temporary or permanent change requests that impact multiple Trane manufacturing sites.
Promotes supplier quality maturity throughout the organization and drives the applicable KPIs.
What you will bring:
BS or MS degree in Engineering or related technical field
5+ years of experience in various functions of manufacturing, engineering, and/or quality
Ability to work cross-functionally and cross-culturally within a matrixed organization
Exceptional analytical and detailed problem-solving skills
Experience with lean principles and techniques to include visual management, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and culture of quality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel up to 30% both domestically and internationally; could be higher during peak season
Experience in manufacturing environments preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge preferred
Key Competencies:
Customer Focus – Cultivates strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships to effectively address customer issues, needs, and opportunities.
Agility – Questions accepted practices, develops creative approaches, addresses change resistance, and manages complexity and ambiguity.
Strategic Thinking – Analyzes information, develops market-based insights, anticipates obstacles and opportunities, and develops solutions to improve the customer experience.
Promotes Change – Questions accepted practices, develops creative approaches, mitigates resistance to change and encourages others to do the same to promote progress.
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000
Total compensation for this role will include a commission/incentive plan. Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.
This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.