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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Trane Technologies

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Columbia, SC · Posted July 29, 2026

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About the job

Be a part of our mission! 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.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where is the work: On-Site (5 days)

What’s in it for you:

As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency improvements. You will develop and define concepts and manufacturing processes for all new product introductions and product enhancement programs.

What you will do:

Design and develop processes for factory transformation projects and equipment implementation.

Improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, energy consumption, and downtime reduction.

Provide technical/subject matter expertise and guidance for the resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems.

Serve as a resource for cause/effect investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning. Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.

Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.

Uphold manufacturing standards include machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings and cycle times.

Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications given local needs.

Partner with on-site EHS to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA.

What you will bring:

5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred.

Project Management, Process Automation and AutoCAD or similar design software experience

Aptitude for mechanical/electrical application as related to equipment/processes.

Communication skills to articulate voice of the customer.

Ability to coach, advise and develop teammates and peers.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, process optimization, and continuous improvement methods.

Experience with lean principles and techniques to include Visual Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Cycle Time Reduction and Process Balancing, Yokoten, 5S, Set Up Reduction (SMED), and Kanban.

Familiarity with capital project execution, equipment qualification, and production support.

Key Competencies / Coil Equipment Focus Areas:

Fin press and fin forming equipment

Tube cutting, bending, and end forming equipment

Tube-to-fin assembly processes

Mechanical or hydraulic expansion equipment

Brazing and soldering systems

Leak detection and pressure testing equipment

Coil cleaning, coating, and drying systems

Material handling and automation systems

Tooling, fixtures, and poka-yoke devices for coil manufacturing

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $89,585.00 - $124,950.00 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 Bargaining 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.

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.