Senior Manufacturing Engineer

For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.

Position Description

The primary responsibility of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is to solve problems. This role investigates alternative solutions for given projects, develops cost information for each, and, depending on the magnitude of the project, takes it to the phase of execution or recommends the best solution to the department head. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer designs equipment or, when necessary, specifies equipment to satisfy manufacturing needs.

The manufacturing problems that confront the position vary in complexity from a minor change in a manufacturing process to a major modification of an existing facility or the installation of new machinery or equipment. On major projects, such as the set-up of a large or complex piece of equipment authorized for purchase or transferred from another plant, the position works with personnel from Operating Group or Corporate headquarters who may be attached to the project. The position contributes to each phase of the installation, set-up, debugging, implementation and training. On a project assignment, the position is the liaison between the plant and operating group staff.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer may be assigned to special projects such as new model launches to integrate new products to manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing problems and develop alternative approaches to their solution.
• Evaluate solutions for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Seek to improve manufacturing processes by developing awareness of state-of-the-art in mechanical and electrical technology.
• Keep Manufacturing Engineering Manager informed of the status of assigned projects.
• As required by the project, the position writes tool orders and material requisitions and explains the specific needs to tool and material vendors. If tooling work is done internally, the position explains the need to the department Supervisor for build or repair of required tooling.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSME or BSEE preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a related technical field is required
• Work independently of management on multiple projects of varying levels of complexity and magnitude
• Take initiative in project approaches and practical experience gained from past assignments to solve problems
• Coordinate AFE's for assigned projects.
• Basis of accountability: Contributory on project expenditure
• Comprehensive knowledge of Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or other AutoCAD packages required
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is required
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and tooling is required
• Experience with APQP to support launching projects
• A strong mechanical background is required, particularly with automated manufacturing equipment
• Considerable knowledge of Windows computer systems with the ability to configure systems for machine interface and network communication

Health & Well-being

• Day One
  • Competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
• After 90 days of continuous employment
  • Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)
    • 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%
    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%
  • Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay)

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short Term Disability (company paid)
• Long Term Disability

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time-off policies
• Tuition Reimbursement

Modine is 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, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.