Quality Engineer

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Where is the work:

On-Site (5 days)

 

 

What’s in it for you:  

Trane Technologies is hiring a Quality Engineer in Columbia, SC. The Quality Engineer will effectively administer the Quality Management System in accordance with current procedures and work instructions, and will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to meet customer expectations.

What you will do:

• Support operations when quality issues arise to maintain production

• Manage the rejection process for manufactured product and supplied components

• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering to investigate root causes and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues.  Leverage common problem solving tools (9 Step, 8D, A3)

• Administer the deviation process

• Lead ISO internal audits

• NPD/Engineered projects

• Lead quality assurance activities related to electrical systems, controls, wiring, PCBs, and electronic components
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and execute inspection plans, test procedures, and validation strategies for electrical parts and assemblies
• Support new product development (NPD) by participating in design reviews, DFMEA, PFMEA, and reliability evaluations
• Analyze field failure data, warranty trends, and test results to identify improvement opportunities
• Work with suppliers to qualify new electrical components and improve supplier quality performance
• Create and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards (e.g., UL, IEC, CE, NEC) as applicable
• Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to Trane Technologies quality management system
• Champion continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical tools
  
   

What you will bring: 
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• 2+ years Engineering experience in an assembly manufacturing environment, including blueprint reading and using various measuring equipment (CMM)

• Skilled in investigation of root causes and driving implementation of corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues.

• Experience using common problem solving tools, preferably 9 Step, 8D, A3

• Ability to organize tasks and manage time to complete multiple assignments simultaneously.

• Ability to communicate at all levels within business and with suppliers, etc.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$60,000.00 - $109,340.00

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.

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.