Engineering Manager

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Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. 

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Where is the work:

Job Summary:

This Engineering Manager will lead the new product development team for Trane Modular Chillers in Newberry, South Carolina with team members from North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin.  You will leverage global resources to design the next generation of modular cooling and heating products.

What You Will Do:

• Prioritize the needs of internal and external customer requests and deploy engineering resources accordingly to execute New Product Development, Productivity, and Quality and Reliability projects.

• Provide guidance and leadership to product engineers and support staff including designers, lab technicians and other team members.

• Ensure design integrity of engineering and design work.

• Define skill requirements of direct reports and lead recruitment efforts to bring them to the team.

• Create, maintain, and communicate project resource allocations and budgets.

• Travel to various locations to support projects. Up to 10% travel expected.

What You Will Bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline and at least 7-years of work experience with application of key hardware components within a refrigeration system (such as coils, fans, compressors, motors and/or controls) is required.

Essential Skills or Competencies:

• Understanding of HVAC system functions including refrigeration, heat transfer, airflow and ventilation.

• Demonstrate consistently high leadership qualities, including the ability to influence and gain acceptance from members of cross-functional teams without direct authority, to deliver business results

• Passion for team member development and coaching

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and project management skills.

• Knowledge of product development processes

• Must have the ability to quickly and efficiently understand, condense, and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

Compensation Type:

Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

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.

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.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

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.