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
The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Lead is responsible for driving technical readiness and manufacturing scalability across new plant launches. As a workstream lead within the Program Management Office (PMO), this role will be deployed to startup sites to ensure that manufacturing processes, equipment, and layouts meet program requirements and operational standards. The AME Lead will collaborate closely with Program and Project Managers to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions into launch plans.
This role requires a technically skilled leader with experience in process engineering, automation, and plant layout optimization, and the ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the AME workstream lead on cross-functional programs and projects, representing manufacturing engineering in PMO planning and execution.
- Deploy to plant sites to support equipment installation, process validation, and layout optimization.
- Partner with PMO teams to ensure manufacturing engineering deliverables are aligned with program timelines and launch goals.
- Lead efforts to integrate automation, digital tools, and advanced technologies into new manufacturing lines.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and scalability of new products.
- Support the development of standard work, process documentation, and training materials.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during launch phases, escalating risks as needed.
- Provide feedback to the Manufacturing Excellence Director and PMO leadership on technical readiness and improvement opportunities.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or plant launch support.
- Proven experience in equipment commissioning, process validation, and layout design.
- Strong understanding of automation, digital manufacturing tools, and lean principles.
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel to plant sites as needed to support program deployment.
- Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with CAD, MES, or other manufacturing systems preferred.
