AME Program Manager

Trane Technologies - Newberry, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Newberry, SC

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

At Trane TechnologiesTM, we are committed to creating innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable world. As the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Program Manager, you will lead, direct, and control all activities concerning the development of manufacturing processes in support of new product development (NPD) programs. Your role is crucial in meeting customer and business objectives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will evaluate results and make necessary adjustments to keep activities aligned with program deliverables, ensuring that we uphold our commitment to sustainability and efficiency. In this position, you will define, develop, and manage the schedule, resources, and investment needed to complete all required manufacturing deliverables in support of NPD programs that have a moderate to large business impact. You will collaborate closely with the lead program manager and other functional team members to ensure adherence to the NPD phase-gate process, conducting regular stakeholder reviews, and facilitating the integration of new products into the manufacturing facility. Your leadership will extend to coaching and advising other advanced manufacturing engineers and cross-functional team members in the definition and development of manufacturing concepts and processes integral to NPD, utilizing advanced techniques such as Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/A), Production Preparation Process (3P), and Lean Six Sigma methodology. You will also be responsible for developing manufacturing planning and analysis, including site selection, tooling and equipment needs, process capability requirements, and control plans. Your expertise will contribute to sourcing strategy decisions and conducting make-buy analysis for new components. Additionally, you will implement innovative and cost-effective manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in our operations. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, as you will provide technical expertise and leadership for the timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design issues, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and control all activities concerning the development of manufacturing processes in support of new product development (NPD) programs.
• Define, develop, and manage the schedule, resources, and investment needed to complete all required manufacturing deliverables in support of NPD programs.
• Collaborate closely with the lead program manager and other functional team members to ensure adherence to the NPD phase-gate process.
• Conduct regular stakeholder reviews and ensure ease of new product integration into the manufacturing facility.
• Lead, coach, and advise other advanced manufacturing engineers and cross-functional team members in the definition and development of manufacturing concepts and processes.
• Develop manufacturing planning and analysis including manufacturing site selection, tooling and equipment needs, and process capability requirements.
• Evaluate and implement innovative and cost-effective manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute to sourcing strategy decisions and conduct make-buy analysis for new components.
• Develop and implement manufacturing flows, workstation layouts, and station controls to optimize operations and product quality.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, supply chain or related technical disciplines preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing work experience required.
• Project management experience required.
• Ability to manage complexity and risk with sound decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of DFM/A and 3P, life cycle cost analysis, capacity analysis, capital equipment acquisitions, advanced quality planning, and dimensional capability analysis.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Integrated manufacturing experience in machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, HVAC or heavy industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
• Effective communication skills at multiple levels, driving results and accountability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in multiple functions preferred.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement