Advanced Quality Engineer - Minneapolis, United States - Trane Technologies

Description

At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane and Thermo King, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary

The SBU Advanced Quality Engineer will deliver business bottom line results by leading, monitoring, and supporting TK Suppliers (Including Intercompany Supply Chain) through advanced quality planning techniques. The responsibility includes quality related aspects of Supplier Quality (APQP / TTPDP / GSQM / PPM / SCAR's / Field DPU / DFSS), working with suppliers to drive PPM improvements and reduce end customer warranty failures. The AQE will drive GSQM adherence and act as a liaison in developing the supplier to meet TK KPI's utilizing standard work approaches and interacting with a variety of plant, SBU, and corporate team members. Focus for the role is preventative and focused on sustainability goals around electrification of products.

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, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
• Learn more about our benefits here

Responsibilities:

• Provides Supplier with technical oversight and expertise in areas such as Design for Supplier Success (APQP methodology), Process Development, PFMEA, Measurement Systems, Control Plans and Error Proofing.
• Supports AQP reviews with Suppliers which include Design Specification, Pass Thru identification, Safe Launch Control, Launch Readiness and Run @ Rate. Validate that Critical To Quality features / Key Product Characteristics have been defined. Conduct technical drawing review with supplier to ensure supplier understands all the requirements on the drawings. Utilization of Design for Supplier Success std. work.
• Supports and conducts component risk assessment that defines responsible quality roles in prototype qualification and PPAP level for any components that may require upfront investment (tooling, long lead time, etc.) Create PSW based upon risk assessment.
• Monitors suppliers performance and adherence to the Global Supplier Quality Manual.
• Supports on-time PPAP and Flawless Launch for responsible components.
• Assists Incoming/Inline Inspection practices based upon supplier performance.
• Drives process and systemic quality improvements through the use of quality tools (SPC, Lean, Six Sigma) and validates improvements through defined measurables to reduce quality non-conformances.
• Support and monitor assigned suppliers "SCAR" status and works with suppliers and plant SQE to minimize quality impact to our Operations and end Customer.
• Acts as a quality subject matter expert, working in conjunction with Plant SQE/AQE and Suppliers in 8D problem solving.
• Support Major Quality Disruptions investigations utilizing standard work tools such as Controlled Shipping, SCAR, and Warranty/MQD recovery process.
• Performs advanced analysis (Quality Systems, DPPM, NCM) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement on new product launches and ongoing changes.
• Leads training of internal staff along with other functions on Advanced Quality/Supplier Quality governance strategy, policy, procedures and work instructions.
• Works to actively deploy TK/TT's defined Supplier Development Procedures, Processes and work instructions within the region. May lead process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions.
• Develop and ensure that program goals including quality and reliability are met in compliance with specifications and standard work.
• Identify gaps and create closure plan for quality and reliability targets
• Lead teams/projects related to compliant investigation, CAPA (especially systems root cause and corrective action), cost reduction, and quality system excellence. Use of TQM tools including six sigma methods as required.
• Support SPDCR/SDR process and manage change with the supply base and TK facilities
• Support and deploy Manufacturing Readiness Tracker per BOS. Support initiatives to drive competency and development of resources as it pertains to MRT.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline, Electrical experience a plus
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent body of knowledge
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified - Black Belt preferred
• Knowledge of Industry specific quality registration (ISO/TS16949)
• 8 years of experience in advanced quality or supplier quality engineering in a manufacturing environment that has embraced lean concepts, QMS manufacturing practices, and progressive customer relationships.
• Experience in quality management, operations, lean manufacturing processes and visual management.
• Proficient in contemporary QC and QA tools such as QMS, APQP, LSS, SPC, PPAP, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean implementation, and Op Ex
• Working knowledge of tool design, Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing, and dimensional metrology
• Excellent interpersonal skills, mentor, team player and builder
• Professional in both customer and supplier interaction
• Collaborative and Participative management style
• Ability to travel up to 30% (Americas Region)

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrated strong customer service orientation and applied knowledge in: Transport HVAC commodities
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate associates and to interact with various departments throughout the organization
• Team oriented proactive change agent with a hands-on, collaborative approach in implementing and maintaining operating disciplines while leveraging lean methodologies
• Problem solving techniques, process improvement tools, statistical and sampling techniques, SPC, process capability, traceability, control points
• Metrology techniques such as Measurement System Analysis (MSA), calibration standards and systems, measurement error and its sources, and control and maintenance of measurement standards and devices.
• Project management and planning tools, measuring and monitoring of project activities and project documentation. Proficiency in information technology systems utilized in Quality Management Systems and process

Base Pay Range: $80,000 - $120,000.

Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.

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.

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