Trane Technologies

Lead Supplier Development Engineer

Trane Technologies$75K — $107K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 7-10+ years of plant manufacturing experience required.
  • 7-10+ years in Quality/Supplier Quality roles necessary.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or comparable certification required.
  • Proficient in quality tools such as PPAP, APQP, SPC, and Lean Principles.
  • Practical knowledge of ISO9001:2015 and IATF16949 quality standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all company levels.

Responsibilities

  • Engage directly with customers and collaborate with office colleagues.
  • Conduct quality, technical, and QMS assessments for data center suppliers.
  • Lead supplier orientation and oversee on-boarding training.
  • Manage supplier inventories and tooling impacting company inventory levels.
  • Assist in selecting IT sourcing strategies for high-quality supply management.
  • Ensure adequate supply of raw materials and record finished product entries.
  • Drive systemic quality improvements at supplier sites using quality tools.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and holistic wellness programs start on DAY ONE.
  • Family building benefits including fertility and adoption assistance.
  • 401K matching up to 6% with an additional 2% core contribution.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and floating holidays.
  • Support for education through training programs and tuition assistance.
Full Job Description
Where is the work:
Prioritize engaging with customers. When not directly interacting with customers; collaborate with colleagues in your office.

What you will do:
Scope of work is primarily supportive of data center suppliers and related functions.
Conducts Quality, Technical and QMS assessments, in support of new sourcing, to determine if a supplier's quality systems, technical competency and environmental policies meet Trane Technologies' expectations.
Leads initial Supplier orientation provides on-boarding training as required.
Oversees supplier inventories, supplier tooling, capacity, and the effects on Trane Technologies SBU inventory levels.
Assists in the selection and implementation of IT supplier sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness.
Ensures supply of raw materials and components to Trane Technologies facilities have appropriate inventory levels and records the entry of finished products to the corresponding Trane Technologies plant.
Active participant of Sourcing Council and Commodity teams - providing the quality detail required to support source selection and rationalization.
Provides Supplier with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as Process Development, PFMEA, Measurement Systems, Control Plans and Error Proofing.
Leads AQP reviews with Suppliers which include Design Specification, Pass Thru identification, Safe Launch Control, Launch Readiness and Run @ Rate.
Onsite SIOP Assessment to ensure suppliers are able to meet Trane Technologies orders and demand requirements.
Drives process and systemic quality improvements, at assigned supplier sites, through the use of quality tools (SIPP, SPC, Lean, and Six Sigma) and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce quality non-conformances "SCAR."
Continually monitors assigned suppliers "SCAR" status and collaborates with suppliers and plant SQE to minimize quality impact to our operations and end Customer.
Acts as a quality subject matter expert, working in conjunction with Plant SQE and Suppliers in 8D and A3 problem solving - leading cross-functional teams on major issues resolution at Supplier locations.
Performs advanced analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement.

What you will bring:
Bachelor's Degree preferred; Equivalent years of experience required in lieu of degree.
7-10+ years of plant manufacturing experience.
7-10+ years working experience in the Quality / Supplier Quality.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge.
Experience using quality tools/methodologies (PPAP, APQP, RCCA, SPC, GD&T, & Lean Principles).
Practical Knowledge of industry specific quality registration (ISO9001:2015 & IATF16949).
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the company.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge.
Ability to travel up to 75%.
Supply Chain Acumen - Understands the key value creation processes within the Procurement function and the role Supplier Development plays.
Project Management - Identifies resource needs, develops project plan, and drives project execution.
Business Thinking/Strategizing -Demonstrates regional knowledge of suppliers, industry trends and new process/technology.
Problem Solving - Understands and can execute the "three root cause approach" to problem solving - demonstrated ability to lead corrective action plan implementation and validation.
Relationship Management - Works collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$75,700.00 - $107,660.00
Compensation Type:
Salary
Incentive Eligible:
No
Sales Commission Eligible:
No

Disclaimer: 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.

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 includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
  • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.


Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Barraging Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role:
Yes
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

About Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator. Through our strategic brands Trane and Thermo King, and our portfolio of environmentally responsible products and services, we bring efficient and sustainable climate solutions to buildings, homes and transportation. Our innovative solutions have helped make buildings and homes comfortable, while more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. We also provide transport temperature control solutions that are used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Trane Technologies is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the tenth consecutive year.
Learn more about Trane Technologies
Size
37,000 employees
Market Cap
$39 billion
Industry
Net Income
$854.8 million
5 Year Trend
+0.9%
Revenue
$12.4 billion
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