Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Posting Location:  Rockbridge, VA
Posting Start Date:  11/17/25
Req Id:  5170
Required Travel:  0 - 10%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?:  Onsite

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

Performs a variety of engineering duties including manufacturing floor support, process development, and capital equipment purchasing.


Responsible for analyzing manufacturing problems while developing alternative approaches to their solution. Evaluate solutions for efficiency and cost effectiveness. Will maintain a working knowledge of our operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the facility while seeking to improve our manufacturing processes through developing an awareness of state-of-the-art mechanical technology.
The position requires effective interpersonal communication skills and will work closely with multiple levels throughout the organization, in addition to outside vendors or contractors.

Key Responsibilities

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.


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 division or group headquarters who may be attached for 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 division staff.


The position prepares weekly or monthly reports on the status of each assigned project.

Specific Accountabilities

  1. Analyze manufacturing problems and develop alternative approaches to their solution.
  2. Evaluate solutions for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
  3. Maintain practical knowledge of operating systems and mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
  4. Seek to improve manufacturing processes by developing awareness of state-of-the-art in mechanical technology.
  5. Keep supervisor informed of the status of assigned projects.

Required Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering focused)
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and, TS16949 standards. 
  • Past history of successful product launch activity is a plus as well as previous work experience in processing aluminum as it applies to welding, vacuum brazing, CAB brazing,  and press room operations.
  • Good personal computer skills and project management skills are needed for this position.
  • A basic working knowledge in statistical methods, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Project Management and APQP is needed.

Why Choose Modine? 

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 

 
To view full benefits information: MyModine Benefits |

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.

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