Compressor ETO Design and Implementation Leader

The Compressor ETO Design and Implementation Leader

The Compressor ETO Design and Implementation Leader is a key leadership role responsible for the efficient, disciplined and high-quality delivery of engineered-to-order (ETO) and designed-to-order (DTO) compressor solutions for CHVAC. This Leader oversees all aspects of compressor design customization and implementation for both La Crosse and Monterrey manufacturing facilities, ensuring factory needs, design intent and customer performance requirements are met.

The role requires strong collaboration with ACC compressor design teams, product engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality. The leader ensures ETO compressor designs are executed quickly, accurately, and with minimal downstream issues for equipment teams, enabling CHVAC to support customer-specific requirements and specialized applications. This role serves as a development pathway into broader CHVAC engineering management positions.

• Lead and manage all compressor ETO and DTO design activities for La Crosse and Monterrey factories.
• Own factory input to compressor development MRDs related to ETO capability and constraints.
• Own the ETO compressor development business case from concept through implementation.
• Ensure complete, timely execution of BOS (Business Operating System) tasks related to compressor ETO projects.
• Work directly with ACC design leaders to align ETO requirements, testing needs, and deliverables.

• Collaborate extensively with manufacturing, sourcing, product engineering, quality engineering, and application engineering.
• Ensure seamless translation of design requirements to factory implementation.
• Support issue resolution during design, qualification, build, and initial production stages.
• Communicate risks, decisions, and status clearly across functions.

• Drive speed, rigor, and discipline in ETO project execution.
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, lead time, and lifecycle quality.
• Maintain technical oversight across mechanical and motor compressor ETO domains.

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to ETO mechanical and motor engineers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor early-career engineers and help build a strong technical talent pipeline.
• Partner with Implementation Leaders to align ETO and NPD priorities.

• Speed and quality of ETO compressor implementation.
• Minimal issues or rework required during factory builds or early lifecycle.
• Strong cross-functional alignment and positive partner feedback.
• ETO projects delivered on budget, on schedule, and within scope.
• Demonstrated development of engineering talent and strong leadership behaviors.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 8-years of product development or rotating assembly technology experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects or teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to drive decisions, remove obstacles and lead with urgency.

• Direct experience with ETO, DTO or customized product design.
• Technical knowledge of compressor design, application, or qualification.
• Experience collaborating with ACC or OEM compressor partners.
• Familiarity with Trane BOS and NPD/ETO processes.
• Prior leadership experience (formal or informal).
• Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $ - $

Compensation Type:
Salary

Incentive Eligible:
Yes

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:

• 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.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer:
Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state…