Engineering Project Leader - Compressors

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Where is the work:

What's in it for you:

We are currently seeking an Engineering Project Leader - Compressors to guide a cross-functional engineering team through the entire design cycle – from requirements definition to laboratory testing and analysis. Your goal will be to achieve optimum performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost, while maintaining project schedule. You will be a part of our Applied Compression team, working within our Advanced Concepts and Capabilities (ACC) organization, where we develop advanced concepts and products in the HVAC and Refrigeration sectors. As part of our Project Engineering team, you will lead the development of new Trane and Thermo King Centrifugal, Screw and Scroll Compressors through the design process.

What you will do:

• Team Leadership: Lead a cross-functional team of engineers, sourcing, and manufacturing personnel with enthusiasm and energy. Prioritize team activities to meet project deliverables.

• Adaptability: React to changes in plans to maintain team momentum. Direct the team to high-priority deliverables and communicate changes to stakeholders as necessary.

• Project Management: Plan and manage the compressor design from product requirements to engineering design release using Trane Technologies' formal stage gate process.

• Collaboration: Work closely with system-level engineering, controls, heat exchanger, product, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure seamless compressor integration into the application.

• Stakeholder Communication: Manage communications with peers, senior leaders, and other stakeholders.

• Prototype Coordination: Coordinate purchasing, machining, inspection, build, and test of prototype compressors for laboratory validation.

• Production Support: Transfer the design to the production implementation team and provide support as needed.

• Mentorship: Mentor early-career engineers to assist in developing future project leaders.

• Travel: Overnight travel domestically and abroad (up to one week at a time). Expected travel < 10%.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or directly related technical discipline) and at least 5 years of work experience in a mechanical engineering discipline is required.

• Compressor and/or HVACR system knowledge is preferred.

• Able to work with a diverse, global team in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions.

• Broad understanding of HVACR systems and compressor applications

• Outstanding verbal communication, technical writing, documentation, and presentation skills.

• Capable of adjusting project strategy based on project risks, design tradeoffs, schedule, project budget, product costs, and product reliability.

• Able to understand, condense, organize, and communicate information necessary for effective team and stakeholder decision making. 

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

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:

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.