Engineering Manager, Data Center New Product Development

About the role

As the Engineering Manager, Data Center New Product Development at Trane Technologies, you will lead the engineering team responsible for concept development, design, design verification, and product line enhancement for Airside Data Center Fan Coil Wall (TCDC) and Computer Room Air Handler (VCDC) products. This role is responsible for leading new product development activities, supporting larger product enhancement projects for the order processing pods, and driving innovation, product performance, manufacturability, and year-over-year margin improvement across the data center product portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of new product development engineering for Airside Data Center TCDC and VCDC products.
• Lead and develop a team of engineers and designers supporting new product development activities, providing clear direction, priority setting, coaching, and day-to-day leadership.
• Manage team performance and engagement through regular feedback, goal setting, development planning, and ongoing communication.
• Partner with Human Resources and functional leadership on hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and other people-related matters.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative team environment that promotes engagement, inclusion, continuous improvement, and strong business results.
• Align team resources and individual assignments to meet business priorities while supporting employee growth and development.
• Lead concept development, design, and design verification activities for new products and major product enhancements.
• Support larger engineering projects that improve the capability, performance, manufacturability, and competitiveness of the TCDC and VCDC platforms.
• Drive new and unique design improvements that enhance product performance, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and implement opportunities for year-over-year margin improvement.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to develop accurate drawings, models, documentation, and product configurations in support of development programs.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, manufacturing, product management, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues and support business objectives.
• Lead engineering changes for new and existing products, including documentation updates, design reviews, and design standardization efforts.
• Support problem solving and root cause analysis for design, quality, and reliability issues.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed with quality, accuracy, and urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Incorporate manufacturing, production, and field feedback into future product designs and product line improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in design engineering is required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including experience leading a team of engineers, is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in product design engineering, product development, and product support.
• Experience leading engineering activities for new product development and product enhancement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, product documentation, bills of material, and CAD/model-based design processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and influence outcomes across engineering, design, operations, manufacturing, and product management teams.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions quickly.
• Experience supporting product validation, qualification, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and driving progress across several concurrent assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide teams, support change, and drive results.
• Experience in HVAC, air handling equipment, data center cooling products, or related engineered product environments preferred.

Skills or Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in product design engineering, product development, and product support.
• Experience leading engineering activities for new product development and product enhancement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, product documentation, bills of material, and CAD/model-based design processes.
• Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and influence outcomes across engineering, design, operations, manufacturing, and product management teams.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions quickly.
• Experience supporting product validation, qualification, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and driving progress across several concurrent assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide teams, support change, and drive results.
• Experience in HVAC, air handling equipment, data center cooling products, or related engineered product environments preferred.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $134,805.00 - $188,265.00. Compensation type is salary, with incentive eligible. Sales commission is not eligible.

Schedule

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

Benefits

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.