Manufacturing Engineer II
Longview, TX, US, 75604
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. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Position Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. You will participate in the manufacturing and assembly of industry leading HVAC chillers. The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer is to implement and support manufacturing process that result in high-quality products. The incumbent investigates alternative solutions for given Manufacturing Improvement projects, develops cost information for each, and recommends the best solution to the Engineering department head. This job requires being immersed, on-site, in the manufacturing facility and driving improvements within the facility.
- We are an engineering driven manufacturer of commercial HVAC equipment.
- We offer semi-custom air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and condensing units.
- We design and manufacture for two national OEM brands and our own Jetson by Modine brand.
- We pride ourselves in offering design specials (unique features that help sales offices close orders).
- We are a growth focused company.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze manufacturing problems and develop alternative solutions via Design for Manufacturing feedback to Engineering.
- Specify equipment to satisfy manufacturing/production needs and design custom equipment when items are not commercially available.
- Work with vendors to obtain quotes for equipment and services needed to continuously improve the manufacturing process and facility. Initiate PO processes and track spending authorization for capital expenditure projects.
- Coordinate equipment maintenance/repair services and ensure manufacturer’s procedures and best industry practices are followed to maximize machine OEE.
- Analyze/plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Design and implement fixtures and special application tools to increase efficiency and safety of manufacturing processes.
- Implement new product launch and change order activities to ensure the plant builds what is intended by Design Engineering.
- Use of visual management to communicate metrics related to Safety, Quality, and Delivery.
- Use lean principles and 5S knowledge to keep manufacturing running as optimally as possible.
- Support and remain committed to plant safety.
- Supports manufacturing with understanding and application of various plant-specific software
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering a plus
- 0-3 years of engineering experience; 3-5 years of Manufacturing Engineer experience preferred
- Familiarity with manufacturing designs or schematics
- Knowledge of heat transfer and related sciences (BONUS)
- Knowledge of commercial HVAC, particularly air-air and/or air-water chillers (BONUS)
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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