Supplier Qual/APQP Engineer

About the role

Trane Technologies is hiring a Supplier Quality/APQP Engineer supporting the Supply/Aftermarket business unit. This role can be based in one of our campus hub locations: Davidson, NC; La Crosse, WI; or Atlanta, GA. The Supplier Quality/APQP Engineer will work with cross-functional teams to investigate and identify root causes, resolve reported quality issues in our HVAC distribution network, and drive improvements in quality performance. The role reports to the Supply Quality Leader.

Responsibilities

• Improve supplier performance by developing process capability and quality systems with suppliers
• Manage customer quality complaints, driving to root cause and helping with corrective action requests for customer resolution
• Support new product projects and design change part approvals via the Production Part Approval Process (PPAPs aligned with AIAG standards and APQP methods)
• Participate in the review and approval of First Articles, review packaging, part measurement, verification, and validation of test results
• Review/approve supplier deviations and design/process change requests
• Coordinate with distribution teams to facilitate containment, problem solving, root cause analysis, or provide technical support
• Gather and analyze failure data to prioritize activities with teams and build relationships between our supply chain partners
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sourcing, distribution teams, material planners, engineering, and internal customers (retail stores)
• Serve as project manager for any assigned projects
• Travel to supplier locations for on-site reviews, process audits, PPAP support, and specific supplier development activities as needed (up to 20%)
• Provide technical/product knowledge support to distribution partners
• Participate in continuous improvement to further the quality maturity level of the Supply business

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years experience in quality or quality engineering in a manufacturing or distribution environment that has embraced best practices in Advanced Quality Planning, Supplier Quality, or Supplier Development
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects
• Skilled in root cause investigation and driving corrective and preventive actions for customer complaints and internal issues
• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies: Lean, 5 Why's, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, etc.
• Understands engineering drawings, specifications, tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, and critical to quality (CTQ) characteristics
• Hands-on, collaborative, initiative-taking change agent
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or ASQ Certification is a plus

Schedule

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

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $84,740.00 - $118,860.00 (compensation type: salary, incentive eligible: no, sales commission eligible: no). The actual compensation will depend on factors such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
• Family building benefits: fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution)
• Paid time off: 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, tuition assistance, and student debt support

Note: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations. This role is designated as safety sensitive and may require additional drug screening.