Manufacturing Technology Engineer

At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing, six sigma and 5S to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability and costs.

Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve products and reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, engineering and production personnel.

Optimize facility layout, machine operations and material handling.

Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, equipment layout and space requirements.

Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer’s instructions and procedures.

Partner with the engineering and production groups to ensure engineering standards are followed and updated as required.

Work with the manufacturing team on root cause analysis, corrective and preventative actions for NCR’s and CAR’s and to resolve issues and delays in production.

Assist in driving APQP, 8D Problem Solving and Corrective Actions through to completion and implementation.

Develop and execute a comprehensive PM program for all current/new production equipment

Lead continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and other CI methodologies to improve product quality, process reliability, operational efficiency, and overall manufacturing costs.

Identify and implement improvement opportunities by analyzing fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment; collaborating closely with equipment vendors, engineering, and production personnel to drive cost reduction and performance enhancement.

Optimize facility layout and material flow by designing efficient workstation setups, machine operations, and material‑handling strategies that align with safety, productivity, and ergonomic best practices.

Enhance manufacturing efficiency through detailed analysis and planning of workflow, equipment utilization, spatial requirements, and process bottlenecks.

Maintain and improve equipment reliability by coordinating preventative maintenance and repair activities, ensuring compliance with OEM instructions, maintenance schedules, and internal safety procedures.

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure engineering standards, drawings, and specifications are properly interpreted, followed, and updated when improvements or corrective actions are required.

Participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) creation and reviews for new and existing equipment, tools, and work tasks, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Develop Time and Operational Standards to support accurate estimating, planning, scheduling, and labor forecasting for manufacturing processes.

Facilitate APQP, 8D problem-solving, and corrective action processes ensuring timely completion, implementation, validation, and documentation of improvements.

Develop and implement a comprehensive Preventive Maintenance (PM) program for all existing and newly introduced production equipment, aligning equipment uptime with production targets.

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering.

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of manufacturing / mechanical processes and equipment.

CAD experience (SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD).

Solid project management skills.

Knowledge of computer or PLC based machine control systems will be considered an asset.

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, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more.