
Manufacturing Plant Engineer
McGregor, TXFull-time$60–109K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Manufacturing Plant Engineer develops and implements sustainable manufacturing production processes at Trane Technologies’ McGregor site. The role focuses on resolving process and product design problems, improving manufacturing operations, designing efficient production layouts, and maintaining manufacturing standards. The engineer also develops and validates processes for equipment such as laser cutting systems and CNC machines, while partnering with on-site EHS to support safety compliance.
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Full job description
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 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/) , and through our businesses including Trane® (http://www.trane.com/index.html) and Thermo King (http://www.thermoking.com/na/en.html) , 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 (http://careers.tranetechnologies.com/global/en/benefits) designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)
What's in it for you:
Join Trane Technologies as a Manufacturing Engineer in McGregor, TX! In this role, you will operate innovative engineered systems and develop, coordinate, and implement sustainable manufacturing production processes. Your cross-functional team will be focused on delivering quality, safety, and operational efficiency improvements.
What you will do:
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Provide timely resolution of manufacturing process and product design problems, including investigations, statistical studies, and corrective action planning.
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Create cost-effective and safe manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools to improve manufacturing operations.
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Design manufacturing flow lines, workstation layouts, and station controls that optimize efficiency, operating costs, and product quality.
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Uphold manufacturing standards including machine capability, process maps, set-ups, quality controls, tooling and fixture records, routings, and cycle times.
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Generate work instructions, job breakdowns, and standardized work to ensure quality at the source meets product and manufacturing specifications given local needs.
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Serve as a voice of the customer for input for new design development.
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Develop, validate, and document manufacturing processes for Laser cutting systems, CNC, Panel Benders, Fin Presses, etc.
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Partner with on-site EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) to ensure all equipment meets safety regulations compliant with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
What you will bring:
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Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
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PFMEA experience preferred.
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Ability to accurately assess manufacturing issues related to process and design.
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Effective communication at multiple levels coupled with ability to build relationships.
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Process Automation and AutoCAD or similar design software experience
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Hands-on experience in CNC systems, laser cutting systems, Panel Benders, troubleshooting knowledge is a plus.
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Familiarity with Oracle systems preferred.
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Growth mindset – desire to expand technical skillset.
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Results-driven to maintain accountability and customer-focus.
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Degree preferred in Engineering or related technical disciplines; relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$60,000.00 - $109,340.00
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.
Thrive at work and at home:
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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!
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Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
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Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
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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:
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, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
How this job compares
Set against the 5,644 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$60–109K/yr
- Texas median$85–132K/yr163 salary ranges
- US median$97–143K/yr3,205 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $85K, is 24% below the Texas median midpoint ($112K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Texas.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 495 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Texas and 5,644 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- SpaceX142 open
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,449 postings).
- Education
- 3,161 of the 5,644 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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