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CHVAC AME Design for Manufacturability Subject Matter Expert
Trane Technologies. Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembly, quality, and cost .
Posted 9/18/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $97,407 - $156,200 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and value engineering principles, with a strong focus on improving manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
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Design For Manufacturing (DFM)Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProject ManagementManufacturing Processes
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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringProduct DesignEngineering Drawings InterpretationGD&TBOM StructuresRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ValidationValue EngineeringTooling and Fixture Evaluation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationCollaborationProject Management
Tools & Technologies
CAD SystemsProduct Lifecycle Management Tools
Industry Keywords
New Product IntroductionManufacturing ReadinessContinuous ImprovementHVAC Product ManufacturingSupplier Collaboration
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Collaborate with design engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, assembly, quality, and cost
- Review product designs, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials to identify manufacturing risks and improvement opportunities
- Provide DFM/DFA recommendations early in product development to reduce complexity, improve yield, and shorten production time
- Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, and quality teams on new product introduction and production readiness
- Drive design improvements that enhance producibility, reliability, serviceability, and safety
- Support prototype builds, pilot production, process validation, and manufacturing launch activities
- Analyze root causes of manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Evaluate tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production processes against product design requirements
- Support cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
- Develop and maintain documentation on manufacturing requirements, process improvements, and lessons learned
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews and provide technical input on manufacturability and process capability
- Promote continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 10 years combined experience in product design, manufacturing engineering, design for manufacturing, or new product introduction
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, welding, casting, molding, assembly, or related production methods
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and BOM structures
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with CAD systems and product lifecycle management tools preferred
- Knowledge of Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Cost, and value engineering principles preferred
- Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and process validation practices preferred
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools preferred
- Exposure to global manufacturing environments and supplier collaboration preferred
- Knowledge of HVAC product, industrial equipment, or electromechanical product manufacturing is a plus
- Regular travel expected, in some cases up to 50% if required
- Safety-sensitive role; may require additional drug screening
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Holistic wellness programs with generous incentives
- Fertility coverage
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Up to 15 vacation days
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Volunteer leave
- Parental leave
- 401(k) match
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs
- Tuition assistance
- Student debt support