Regional Supplier Quality Engineer

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Job Summary:

The Trane Technologies Regional 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
• 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 50% both domestically and internationally (most within the Americas)
• 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

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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.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as 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.