Field Quality Engineer

CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO
US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace
Varied
The Field Quality Engineer operates in a fast-paced environment, with daily responsibilities such as reviewing warranty and concession claims and responding to technical questions from support teams, indicating a high level of daily engagement and responsiveness.
Collaboration
High
Collaboration is a cornerstone of this role, as the Field Quality Engineer works closely with various teams including process, product, and lean engineering, as well as technical support, customers, and suppliers, to address and resolve field quality issues.
Autonomy
High
This position requires a high degree of autonomy, as the engineer is tasked with initiating and leading quality improvement projects, maintaining project metrics, and developing business cases for resource requirements.
Decision Impact
Team
Decisions made by the Field Quality Engineer can have a significant impact on the company's quality metrics and cost savings, as they are responsible for driving process and design improvements that reduce unit defects and warranty claims.
Role Level
Team Lead
The complexity of the role is high, as it requires a blend of technical expertise in HVAC systems, analytical skills for data analysis, and the ability to execute projects that can lead to substantial cost reductions and quality improvements.
Career Pivot Friendly
Welcomes transferable skills
Individuals with a background in quality assurance or manufacturing engineering can easily transition into this role, leveraging their experience in process improvement and quality management to drive impactful changes in the HVAC industry.

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Drive process, design, or component improvement projects
  • Reduce unit defects and warranty DPU
  • Analyze field quality problems and execute site visits
  • Support corporate quality initiatives
Typical background
5+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing/process engineering, or design engineeringBachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Quality Assurance Specialist in a manufacturing environment
    quality management · process improvement · data analysis
    The experience in managing quality processes and driving improvements in a manufacturing setting directly aligns with the responsibilities of a Field Quality Engineer.
  • Coming from Technical Support Engineer in the HVAC industry
    technical problem-solving · customer interaction · product knowledge
    A background in technical support within the HVAC industry provides the necessary product knowledge and customer interaction skills, which are crucial for this role.

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality EngineeringManufacturing/process EngineeringDesign EngineeringQuality ManagementOperationsLean Manufacturing ProcessesMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsCustomer Satisfaction FocusMotivationTeam BuildingPlanning And OrganizationCommunicationFollow Up

Preferred

HVAC Technical ExperienceProject ManagementData Analysis

Stack & domain

Quality EngineeringManufacturing/process EngineeringDesign EngineeringQuality ManagementOperationsLean Manufacturing ProcessesVisual ManagementEngineering

About the role

A Field Quality Engineer at Trane Technologies works diligently to analyze and report on warranty and concession data, driving improvements in design and manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and reduce costs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical background and a passion for sustainability and quality improvement in the HVAC industry.

Original posting from CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO via Workday

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: On-Site (5 days) ACTION REQUIRED! PLEASE SELECT THE APPLICABLE JOB TITLE/DESCRIPTION FROM BELOW. COPY (CTRL C) THE JOB DETAILS FROM WHATS IN IT FOR YOU UNTIL THE END AND PASTE (CTRL V) IN TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FIELD IN WORKDAY. CORP Americas Quality Engineer III (English): Click Here At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. Date: 4/6/2026 Location: Pueblo, CO Position: Field Quality Engineer Manager: Nicholas Pohl Job Summary: The Field Quality Engineer is responsible for analyzing and reporting warranty and concession data to drive process, design, or component improvement projects, which will deliver annual DPU and cost reduction. The FQE will work closely with process, product, and lean engineering to support or lead quality projects. In addition to, the FQE will work closely with customers and technical support in analyzing field quality problems. Responsibilities: Initiate product and process engineering projects to reduce unit defects Create and maintain prioritized project list to support yearly quality improvement goals Maintain monthly savings and project metrics to forecast warranty DPPM metrics Collect data to determine component and system failure modes and rates; CFR Tool and analysis, CHPs (cumulative hazard plots), parts return, and supplier analysis Develop and sustain relationships with technical support, customers, suppliers, and field service representatives to better understand field quality issues Execute site visits and participate in conference calls to identify and remedy customer equipment issues Review and report daily warranty and concession claims Utilize various tools to correlate warranty field failures back to factory processes Lead and support projects for component, system, and process improvements Develop business cases to support project and resource requirements Respond daily to technical questions and requests from technical support and field service representatives Support corporate quality initiatives for process certification, NCI, NPI and QMS Percentage of Travel: 10% Qualifications: Min. Yrs. Experience: 5 years Education Standard: Bachelor's Degree Education Type: Engineering or related field Key Competencies: 5 years experience in quality engineering, manufacturing/process engineering, or design engineering Experience in quality management, operations, lean manufacturing processes including visual management Computer literate within a Windows environment and proficient with Microsoft Office products Strong Analytical Skills Strong Customer satisfaction focus, internal and external Must be highly motivated and able to work independently Good skills in the following competencies: Creativity, Team Building, Planning and Organization, Communication, and Follow up Technical experience with HVAC systems preferred Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $75,700.00 - $107,660.00 Compensation Type: Salary Incentive Eligible: No Sales Commission Eligible: No 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. Safety Sensitive Role: Yes 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,

Source: CFO Trane U.S. Inc.-CFO careers (Workday)

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